Philadelphia Firsts: First public protest against enslavement in America

[Resubmitting. I know it’s not a “Quaker” event per se, but it’s about a critical event in history that Quakers take credit for all the time. I hope you can post what I previously submitted. Thank you! — Chris Mohr] Long before the Civil War, Philadelphians took a stand. Commemorate the bold 1688 petition by Mennonites and German Quakers, the first recorded public protest against slavery in America, and reflect on a legacy of conscience and courage.