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National Underground Railroad

From slavery to dentistry to politics

  • Thomas Bayne
  • May 28, 2012
If you diligently search the annals of history, you will discover many stories of blacks who became highly resourceful and literate well before the...
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Yale’s first black PhD

  • Black PhD
  • February 15, 2012
There are some who would say Edward Alexander Bouchet was dealt an unfair hand in life – a young black man with a brilliant mind, born into a...
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Remember Black History Month at The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Ohio played an integral part in the Underground Railroad and along the Ohio River, on both the Ohio and Kentucky sides, are sites related to the...
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From slave to conductor

  • historic black americans
  • February 6, 2012
The youngest of 17 children born to Levin and Sidney (Charity) Still, William Still began life in Burlington County, New Jersey on October 7, 1819....
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What’s the next national park? Part 6: Harriet Tubman historic sites

Update February 10, 2012: HR 4007 was introduced in the House today to establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the...
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Niagara USA: the “natural” falls plus wine trails, freedom trail, and more!

  • Niagara Falls USA
  • December 29, 2011
Niagara Falls USA offers the visitor the best close up and personal, natural experience at the falls plus lots of nearby excursions.Riding on the...
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Night Train to Freedom: Part two

O.K. - you spent a few days exploring the historic underground railroad sites. They are an important part of North American history. Now it's...
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Night Train to Freedom: Underground railroad part one

Remember, the side of the tree the moss grows on and the north star is the way to Canada and freedom. These are the words repeated over and over by...
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Night Train to Freedom - Underground Railroad

Remember, the side of the tree the moss grows on and the north star is the way to Canada and freedom. These are the words repeated over and over by...
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Night Train to Freedom - Underground Railroad

Remember, the side of the tree the moss grows on and the north star is the way to Canada and freedom. These are the words repeated over and over by...
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