The Underground Railroad was not a railroad. It did not go underground. It was a secret network of refuge stations in the United States operated by Northern abolitionists. They helped runaway slaves escape from the South. Men and women—both black and white—were involved in the network.

Travel and learn about the invaluable contributions of our nation’s free African-American conductors on the Underground Railroad.

Almost a decade ago someone asked me to write a one page description about my Mom. While I could write ad nauseam about her, I think this overview would make her happy.

A brief and concise information.

Brief overview of how the status and treatment of African Americans different in the years before and after the United States Civil War.

Josiah Henson was born into slavery on June 15, 1789 in Charles County, Maryland and died on May 5th 1883.

Sometimes when we think of legionary outlaws who gave their life efforts to help a downtrodden and oppressed people, figures like Robin Hood or some other dashing male hero springs to mind. In black history, we have just such a character but this champion of her people did not ride the forests with merry men. Harriet Tubman, a humble and diminutive black woman truly qualifies as such a profoundly legendary figure that her exploits would rival Robin Hood’s or any other hero of cultural legend. Small wonder she was often referred to as “Moses of her People.”

The Underground Railroad, was a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North,to Canada, and as far south as Mexico.

Harriet Tubman conducted nearly 20 trips to Southern states and freed more than 300 slaves becoming one of the most successful conductors on the Underground Railroad.

A simple reflection about the issue of African-American diversity.