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Sojourner Truth (1797-1883)
Born Isabella Baumfree, Sojourner Truth became the first black woman orator to lecture against slavery. When asked how she received her name, she replied, “I asked the Lord to give me a new name and He gave me Sojourner because … Continue reading
Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was a method that helped slaves escape from the South to the North during the mid-1800′s. The passengers did not travel on a REAL train nor did they go underground. The slaves traveled by whatever means they … Continue reading
Frederick Douglass (1818-1895)
Frederick Douglass was born a slave. He Escaped from slavery at the age of 21. He became a great speaker and abolitionist. In his speeches, he described the horrors of slavery. He founded his own newspaper, “The North Star”. During … Continue reading