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William Still

William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.

2 months ago

US news

Harriet Tubman webpage targeted amid Trump-led anti-DEI efforts

History

Harriet Tubman

fromwww.cbc.ca

5 days ago

Canada news

Black hiker calls on others to join him on walk to northern tip of the Underground Railway | CBC News

William Still

William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.

US news

2 months ago

Harriet Tubman webpage targeted amid Trump-led anti-DEI efforts

The National Park Service removed Harriet Tubman's quote and image to emphasize Black/White Cooperation, sanitizing the historical narrative of the Underground Railroad.

#african-american-history

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement and a staunch advocate for both women's rights and civil rights.

fromwww.cbc.ca

5 days ago

Canada news

Black hiker calls on others to join him on walk to northern tip of the Underground Railway | CBC News

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fromAxios

Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico

The 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.

fromThe Oaklandside

1 week ago

Mission District

A 25-year-old guild is preserving Black quilting history, from the Deep South to Oakland

fromAxios

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Advocates planning 60-mile walk in Texas to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico

The 'Walking Southern Roads to Freedom' event seeks to highlight the Underground Railroad to Mexico, addressing a overlooked chapter in Black/Latino history.

fromThe Oaklandside

1 week ago

Mission District

A 25-year-old guild is preserving Black quilting history, from the Deep South to Oakland

#abolitionism

The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

4 weeks ago

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.

183 years ago

History

Passmore Williamson

History

William

The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

4 weeks ago

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.

183 years ago

History

Passmore Williamson

History

William

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London politics

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

Clarissa Davis & Woman Escaping in a Box

Accounts of enslaved individuals seeking freedom refute claims of their contentment under slavery, illustrating their desperate pursuit of liberty.

W. M. Mitchell's The Underground Railroad

William M. Mitchell was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, documenting its operations as both a participant and abolitionist.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

fromNew York Post

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.

History

Wallace Turnage

London politics

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

Clarissa Davis & Woman Escaping in a Box

Accounts of enslaved individuals seeking freedom refute claims of their contentment under slavery, illustrating their desperate pursuit of liberty.

W. M. Mitchell's The Underground Railroad

William M. Mitchell was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, documenting its operations as both a participant and abolitionist.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

fromNew York Post

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.

History

Wallace Turnage

more#slavery

The Immortal Ten

The Immortal Ten were abolitionists in Kansas Territory who freed a fellow abolitionist from prison, escalating tensions in the lead-up to the Civil War.

Canada news

The Underground Railroad went all the way to Canada and a new photo exhibit preserves that legacy

The Underground Railroad was pivotal for Black Americans, leading thousands to Canada where they formed important communities and stories.