Think New Year’s Day is all fireworks and fresh starts? Think again. On this episode of "The Story Of... Extra Credit Edition," we’re diving into the gut-wrenching, heartbreaking history of New Year’s during slavery—a day once known as “Hiring Day” or, more brutally, “Heartbreak Day.”
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It’s raw, it’s real, and yeah—it’s gonna piss you off. But trust me, it’s a story you need to hear. Tune in to "Heartbreak Day: The Dark History of New Year’s in America." Available now wherever you get your podcasts
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