Boston church honors enslaved people held by members of the congregation

By Meghan H Smith

Published September 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM EDT

A Boston church along the city's Freedom Trail has unveiled a monument to the more than 200 slaves once held by members of the congregation.

Meghan H Smith

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