This statue of James Bradley is located along the Covington, Ky., riverfront. If you’re interested in the history of abolitionism in Cincinnati, chances are you’ve heard of Lane Theological Seminary ...

A leader in the abolitionist movement, Frederick Douglass gave one commencement speech in his life. That was in Hudson, where ...

The "Abolition Acre" self-guided walking tour was recently established by the nonprofit Beacon Hill Scholars to raise ...

In time for Juneteenth celebrations, the Landmarks Preservation Commission launched a new interactive audio tour exploring Brooklyn’s significant role in the abolitionist movement and the Underground ...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — With Juneteenth, June 19, around the corner, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the creation of “More Than a Brook: Brooklyn Abolitionist Heritage Walk,” an interactive audio ...

BEDFORD, NEW BEDFORD IS A CITY RICH IN HISTORY. PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD THAT NEW BEDFORD AND MASSACHUSETTS WERE SAFE PLACES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS. PEOPLE DIDN’T CARE WHAT COLOR YOU WERE. YOU COULD GET A JOB ...

Let’s unpack prison abolition and how the U.S. came to incarcerate 2 million people. The United States incarcerates more people than any other nation in the world, and people across the political ...

Since 2011, Cornelia Swinson has served as the Executive Director of the Johnson House Historic Site. "Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark and an official station on the Underground Railroad ...