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The Sin of Slavery
John Brown’s reaction to witnessing the physical harm and mistreatment of a friend of his who was enslaved drove him to seek justice, even including retribution if necessary – reminiscent of the story…
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A Time to Strike
Among the “Northern” states, Kansas was the first to form infantry units to send Black soldiers to fight for the Union forces during the Civil War. At Fort Scott National Historic Site, this…
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Natural Pathways & Strength
Araminta Ross, who changed her name to Harriet Tubman upon her marriage (to a free man) when she was twenty-two, employed years of observations, preparations, and boldness to take advantage of an opportunity…