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Title The Famous Barber of York
Issue Volume 03, Number 01 (T&T, Winter 2018)
Description The story of Ceasar Hope who is the newest barber in Williamsburg and who is portrayed by DeAndre Short. Known as 'Barber Ceasar' to promote his professional services, he was given his freedom in 1779 and then as a free man gradually earned enough to buy freedom for his wife and son.
Author Trifone, Nichole
Pages 36-39