"Is it Ever Too Late to Correct the Wrong?" | Black America

In 1838, a group of America’s most prominent Catholic priests sold 272 enslaved people to save their largest mission project, what is now Georgetown University. Rachel L. Swarns joins host Carol Jenkins to discuss her latest book, "The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Church". A story of the American Catholic Church and one family's will to survive. Podcast/TV Guide Description Rachel L. Swarns discusses her latest book, "The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Church". A story of the American Catholic Church and one family's will to survive. Guests: Rachel L. Swarns - Author, 27: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church Recording Date 09/06/2023 First Air Date 09/20/2023 Black America is an in-depth conversation that explores what it means to be Black in America. The show profiles Black activists, academics, business leaders, sports figures, elected officials, artists and writers to gauge this experience in a time of both turbulence and breakthroughs. Black America is hosted by Carol Jenkins, Emmy award winning New York City journalist, and founding president of The Women's Media Center Watch more at http://tv.cuny.edu/show/blackamerica Subscribe to Series Playlist: https://bit.ly/2DsQvnD Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: https://bit.ly/2GmGb13 Follow CUNY TV: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUNYTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/cunytv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cunytv75 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cunytv75  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cunytv Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu BLAM09001 V1