PEOPLE: Father Augustus Tolton
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Few people in Quincy's past have endured more than Father Augustus Tolton. Entering into this world as a slave, now on the road to sainthood. We take a look at his amazing journey and the racial tensions he overcame, becoming the first Black Priest in America. We also look at his attempts to utilize his faith as a tool to help battle the persecution black Americans withstood. Get to know Father guys a little bit better on this episode of Wild Quincy. Check out the blog page for images to help add context to this episode.
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