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arrived in Leeds and stayed with the Armisteads, recorded in the 1851 census as “fugitive slaves”. It also commemorates Henry “Box” Brown, who escaped slavery by posting himself in a crate For the full story of the Crafts see the Alt for their image. #Leeds #AbolitionistHistory
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March 3, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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The remarkable life of abolitionist David Walker | Melvin Rogers

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September 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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The Free Black Man who Terrified White Southern Slavers: David Walker

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September 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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David Walker, Author and Abolitionist

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David Walker, Author and Abolitionist
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September 29, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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#tdih 1858, 18-yr-old John Price was arrested by a federal marshal in Oberlin, Ohio under Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

Group of local residents (Black & white) stormed hotel, found Price, & took him to freedom in Canada.

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Sept. 13, 1858: Oberlin Wellington Rescue
Eighteen-year-old John Price was arrested by a federal marshal in Oberlin, Ohio under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
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September 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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#tdih 1837 African American abolitionist and businessperson William Whipper outlined & published his commitment to non-violent activism.

Hotly debated at time, this was 12 years before Henry D. Thoreau’s now more famous civil disobedience treatise.

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Sept. 16, 1837: Abolitionist William Whipper Advocated Non-Violence
William Whipper published “An Address on Non-Resistance to Offensive Aggression.”
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September 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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February 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Harriet Jacobs’s 1861 memoir Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl reveals the brutality of slavery and the unique abuses faced by enslaved women. A powerful testament to courage, survival, and dignity.

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August 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Shakespeare's True Othello: Ira Aldridge

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Shakespeare’s True Othello: Ira Aldridge
On July 24th, 1807, Ira Aldridge was born in New York City, New Yor…
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July 25, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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Thomas L Jennings

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Thomas L. Jennings (1791–1859) became the first Black man in America to receive a U.S. patent. And he didn’t use it just to build wealth. He used it to build freedom. Jennings was a master tailor in...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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William Wells Brown: Abolitionist Icon

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William Wells Brown: Abolitionist Icon
Leading up to the Civil War, most people are familiar with Abolitionist figures like William Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, and Frederick Douglass. On this epis…
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May 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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The War Before The War: How the Fugitive Slave Act tipped America toward The Civil War

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The War Before The War: How the Fugitive Slave Act tipped America toward The Civil War
In this edition of First Person One on One, Paul Schankman has a thoughtful conversation with noted historian Andrew Delbanco about his new book, "The War Be...
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February 16, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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When Authorities Captured Him, This Group Stole Him Back

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February 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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#blackhistorymonth #blackexcellence #blackinventors #abolitionisthistory | Patrice Crooks | 32 comments
Thomas L. Jennings (1791–1859) became the first Black man in America to receive a U.S. patent. And he didn’t use it just to build wealth. He used it to build freedom. Jennings was a master tailor in...
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February 12, 2026 at 1:43 AM
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12. In 1851, after one of his lectures in Syracuse, New York, Brown was briefly imprisoned for his activism. He later returned to his campaign for freedom, speaking in front of diverse audiences about the horrors of slavery.

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Henry Box Brown Song In 1851, Henry "Box" Brown faced a brief yet significant setback when he was imprisoned in Syracuse, New York, due to his activism. After delivering one of his powerful lectures on the horrors of slavery, Brown was arrested, likely due to the increasing tensions surrounding the abolitionist movement and the Fugitive Slave Act. At the time, the abolition of slavery was a contentious issue, and pro-slavery forces were determined to suppress any efforts that challenged the institution. Brown’s arrest was likely an attempt to intimidate him and silence his powerful message, but it did little to deter him. He was soon released, and this experience only fueled his determination to continue speaking out against slavery. Undeterred by this brief imprisonment, Brown returned to his campaign for freedom with even greater resolve. He continued to travel the country, speaking before diverse audiences, from abolitionists to everyday citizens, sharing his story of suffering, escape, and the ongoing struggle for freedom. His lectures were not just about his own escape but also about the brutal realities faced by millions of enslaved people. He used his personal narrative to highlight the inhumanity of slavery, galvanizing support for the abolitionist movement. His unwavering commitment to the cause and his ability to connect with audiences made him an influential voice in the fight for emancipation. Despite the many obstacles he faced, including imprisonment, Brown’s courage and activism played an important role in raising awareness and inspiring action in the fight for freedom and justice.
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