Hosted by American Ancestors
With Danielle Rose of 10 Million Names
June 6, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Most famously, people used the Underground Railroad to escape the bonds of slavery, but other enslaved people turned to legal channels through “freedom suits,” paid for self-manumission. Join 10 Million Names Volunteer Coordinator Danielle Rose to learn about the many invaluable collections of historical records that provide accounts (sometimes firsthand) of formerly enslaved individuals.
