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Project 2-3-1, is an award-winning 75- minute documentary film that begins with Civil War “contrabands” -- 110 freed slaves who were the first African Americans in Elgin -- and continues to the present day. The film is filled with enthralling stories, amazing history and wonderful photographs that tell a rich history. Producer Ernie Broadnax, an Elginite who was among those who grew up in “The Settlement’ will be here for a special introduction.
FRVPLD is honored to host this program as part of the “Birth of A Nation: Slavery, Resistance & Abolition” lecture series from the American Library Association.