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The Underground Railroad was the movement that enslaved people used to gain freedom in the 19th Century. The Capital Region of New York State was visited by thousands of freedom seekers in the years prior to the Civil War.The Underground Railroad Education Center seeks to acknowledge the active Underground Railroad movement in our region and to understand it in its historic context how it relates to us today.Paul and Mary Liz Stewart are the founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center.
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Our Falling into Place series spotlights the important work of -and fosters collaboration between- not-for-profit organizations in our communities; allowing us all to fall into place. Falling Into Place is supported by The Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation, Providing a helping hand to turn inspiration into accomplishment. See more possibilities … see more promise… see more progress. This week we will talk with - Mary Liz Stewart, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Underground Railroad Education Center of the Capital Region.
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“Mexodus” is a new musical work by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson inspired by the estimated 4,000-10,000 enslaved people in the Southern part of the…
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Today on Vox Pop, Mary Liz and Paul Stewart of the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region join us to discuss African American history.…
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Our Falling into Place series spotlights the important work of -and fosters collaboration between- not-for-profit organizations in our communities;…
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The World Premiere of the new play, “American Underground,” by Brent Askari and directed by Julianne Boyd opens at Barrington Stage Company’s Boyd-Quinson…
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Colson Whitehead’s novel "The Underground Railroad," tells the story of a runaway slave and re-imagines the pre-Civil War South. It won the Pulitzer Prize…
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The Hamilton Hill Arts Center is hosting its 18th Annual Juneteenth celebration in Schenectady today and Saturday. Americans generally think of slavery as…
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The 17th Annual Underground Railroad History Project’s public convention is taking place in Albany, NY today through Sunday. LibertyCon 2018 is entitled…
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Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of "Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter," and a number of suspense novels. He's the creator of…