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education in society and culture
multiculturalism and special populations
African American education
associations and organizations
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American Colonization Society
Definition
- Society founded in 1816 to assist American slaves in returning to their African homelands. The American Colonization Society (ACS) is best known for its role in developing the nation of Liberia as a haven for victims of the slave trade. [Source: Encyclopedia of African American Society; American Colonization Society]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/American_Colonization_Society
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