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Anti-slavery activist and author William Still (Chris Chalk, right) talks with a runaway slave in WGN's new series "Underground." Photo: WGN AMERICA

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Anti-slavery activist and author William Still (Chris Chalk, right) talks with a runaway slave in WGN's new series "Underground." Photo: WGN AMERICA
By Jennifer Brett
April 27, 2016

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Anti-slavery activist and author William Still (Chris Chalk, right) talks with a runaway slave in WGN's new series "Underground." Photo: WGN AMERICA

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