Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts

A project in Salt Lake City, UT by Dr. Rebecca Hall
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Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts, a graphic novel by Dr. Rebecca Hall. Art by Hugo Martinez.
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Funded: $9,184 of $5,900
Dates: Apr 6th -> May 5th (29 days)
Project By: Dr. Rebecca Hall
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Latest News

Another Great Article on Wake from Bustle.com!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.bustle.com/p/wake-is-a-new-graphic-novel-that-tells-the-forgotten-history-of-the-women-who-led-slave-revolts-8873085  (Read More)

Wow! We made it. Thank you! Now lets take it on the road.

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Backers, I am awestruck and humbled by your support. This project couldn't be more timely, and we can keep the momentum going. If we can "overfund" this project, I can use the funds to  present this work at a couple of upcoming events, e.g.... (Read More)

Hyperallergic writes great article on Wake!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
https://hyperallergic.com/437361/wake-rebecca-hall-women-slave-revolts/ (Read More)

Wake is Featured in AfroPunk!

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
http://afropunk.com/2018/04/this-graphic-novel-puts-women-at-the-forefront-of-a-slave-revolt-at-its-peak (Read More)

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