Justice Denied: How the federal courts enforced slavery

A Humankind/WGBH special, "Justice Denied," about slavery and the federal courts. A fugitive slave trial, abolitionist protests, and the controversial Supreme Court decision in the Dred Scott case.

Guests

• Beverly Morgan-Welch: Director, Museum of African American History in Boston.
• Eric Foner: Professor of history at Columbia University. Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery."

Resources

• Humankind website
• Museum of African American History website
• Eric Foner website