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{
  "text": "Day 8 of the Citing Slavery Project’s “29 Days of Remembrance for Black History Month.” Today, we honor Ann Bell and her unnamed children, who attempted, unsuccessfully, to claim their freedom by submitting to the Court the will of their deceased enslaver.",
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  "createdAt": "2024-02-08T14:36:13.966Z"
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