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The 1838 Black Metropolis is rich with discoveries...buildings that reveal themselves as historic sites, people who have done incredible things, and places where it all happened.
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Finding Victims of the 1834 and 1842 Mob Attacks in the Archives
The most miraculous thing that has happened to me this year was when my co-Founder Morgan Lloyd started lifting people out of the records...
Michiko
Aug 28, 20236 min read
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In 1842 Hetty Reckless built a shelter in Philly for Black Women
Besides having the most powerful 19th century name I've ever heard, Hetty Reckless was a hero. Yesterday, we stood at 7th and Lombard and...
Michiko
Jul 16, 20233 min read
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We Owe it All to Charles L. Blockson
I am very, very sad to hear of the passing of Charles L. Blockson. I had hoped to meet him someday. I do believe that nothing that is on...
1838 Black Metropolis
Jun 22, 20234 min read
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Thousands Helping Thousands
We often say that we think there were thousands of free Black people helping thousands of freedom seekers to self-emancipate. Why do we...
Michiko
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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Henrietta Duterte and dealing with Grief; a Memorial Day reflection
A friend of mine forwarded the story of Henrietta Duterte. Ever since our last tour I've been thinking alot about grief and loss. Since...
Michiko
May 29, 20232 min read
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Mysterious People in the 1838 Census
There are some people in the 1838 census who are quite mysterious. Sidebar - This post needs a soundtrack. I highly suggest you turn on...
Michiko
May 21, 20234 min read
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William Still and a free Black Region
Today our co-Founder Morgan introduced William Still. Here are all the things about him in addition to all the things she mentioned in...
Michiko
May 16, 20232 min read
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