as in emancipation
the act of setting free from slavery
the liberation of the slaves was one of the key results of the Civil War
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The good thing about all this artistic liberation is that Mexican artists are now part of the global landscape.
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Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
According to Tuxen, the sense of liberation was felt by the actors as well, and is part of what allowed Stan and Strong to make bold choices.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2024
This Black History Month UK, I am reminded that Black community spaces have played an essential role in our liberation, societal progress and change.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Among the themes the exhibition takes up are Ailey’s interest in Black spirituality, Black liberation, the Great Migration, Black music, and more.
—Steven Vargas, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
According to Tuxen, the sense of liberation was felt by the actors as well, and is part of what allowed Stan and Strong to make bold choices.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2024
This Black History Month UK, I am reminded that Black community spaces have played an essential role in our liberation, societal progress and change.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Among the themes the exhibition takes up are Ailey’s interest in Black spirituality, Black liberation, the Great Migration, Black music, and more.
—Steven Vargas, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Liberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liberation. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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