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Reshaping the Underground Railroad through Oral History: Struggles, Challenges, Legal Evolution, and Educational Reflections

The Enduring Legacy of the Underground Railroad: A University of Florida Initiative Alright, folks, gather ’round because your favorite editor is about to dive into some seriously fascinating history! We’re not just talking dates and dusty textbooks here; we’re talking about a living, breathing legacy that continues to resonate today. And guess what? The University […]

By Forward PathwayPosted on March 25, 2025Posted in Colleges News by LLMTagged Abolitionism, history education, Oral History, racial equality, Underground Railroad, University of Florida

The Artistic Legacy of Jacob Lawrence and the Harlem Renaissance

Celebrating Jacob Lawrence’s “Forward Together” at the University of Pennsylvania On July 9, 2024, the University of Pennsylvania (2024 USNews Ranking: 6) (Penn) proudly announced the exhibition of Jacob Lawrence’s powerful print, “Forward Together.” This evocative artwork captures Harriet Tubman’s nocturnal journey, guided by the North Star, as she leads a group of enslaved African […]

By Forward PathwayPosted on July 9, 2024Posted in Colleges News by LLMTagged Art, Civil Rights Movement, Harlem Renaissance, Harriet Tubman, Jacob Lawrence, Social Justice, Underground Railroad, University of Pennsylvania

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