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America's first slaves: Whites [audio 9min]

The slavery of Europeans was a prelude to the mass slavery of Africans in the Americas. Radio host Farai Chideya talks with Michael Walsh, co-author of White Cargo--a new book about the harsh and surprising reality of white indentured servitude in colonial America.
Read entire article at NPR "News and Notes"