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Woman escapes slavery barefoot and tastes freedom for the first time. Then she does the unthinkable and goes back into hell 19 times

Two days bleeding on a loom, no doctor... and they wonder why she ran.

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Harriet Tubman’s church in Canada was a crucial force in the abolitionist movement. It’s still standing today

Located in Ontario, the church provided shelter and aid to Black Americans who participated in the Underground Railroad to escape slavery in the US

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When Time Stood Still: 50 Haunting Antique Historical Photographs You May Never Forget

Step into history through these captivating pics!

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

For an estimated 30,000 Black people, the journey from enslavement in the US ended north of the border

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National Park Service restores removed Harriet Tubman webpage after backlash

NPS said its leadership did not approve changes to Underground Railroad pages

The Independent UK

National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes

The Independent UK

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

US park service deletes quote and image of abolitionist from webpage, instead emphasizing ‘Black/White cooperation’

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32 times lasers revealed hidden forts and settlements from centuries ago

Lasers have helped uncover ancient human-made structures the world over.

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Artist loses bid to remove panels covering anti-slavery murals at Vermont school

An artist has lost his appeal to remove fabric panels covering his murals at a Vermont law school that were intended to honor African Americans and abolitionists involved in the Underground Railroad

The Independent UK

‘Prairie Boat’ highlights attention to work at Beaubien Woods

“Prairie Boat,” a new gathering space at Beaubien Woods, highlights changes and updates at the often neglected site on the Southeast Side.

Chicago Sun-Times

Newark unveils Harriet Tubman memorial to replace Columbus statue

Queen Latifah and Pia Wilson take part in celebration of abolitionist in New Jersey city

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