Black History Series: Little Africa
Subject
Little Africa; Underground Railroad Freedom Center; Carl Westmoreland
Description
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center was named after the system used to help hundreds of enslaved people to freedom, many of whom were led to Cincinnati.
The systems most famous conductor was Abolitionist Harriet Tubman, she would make many stops along Kentucky and Ohio leading many people of African descent to freedom.
Carl Westmoreland, historian for the Freedom Center, knows all too well the journey of slaves to the Tri-State.
His life’s work revolves around it. He was the first black man to serve on the National Trust for Historic Preservation board.
Westmoreland said the Ohio River played a large role in transporting slaves and free people of color to Cincinnati.
Known as “The Banks” today, the area was mostly inhabited by African Americans who had escaped slavery.
The river brought in steamboat engines in the 1800s that would transport goods like cotton, sugar, tobacco and people.
Creator
By Jennifer Baker
Source
https://www.fox19.com/story/34433468/black-history-series-little-africa/
Publisher
fox19.com
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