How a modern day Community Organizer, on The Lower East Side, was unwittingly tracing the footsteps of Black Abolitionists from Two Centuries ago.
Learn how organizing around against displacement lead to uncovering the hidden history of Black Abolitionists how their struggle for freedom mirrors the struggle for housing, education, worship, and work and respect for today.
We will learn about lesser known Afro/Black Americans who were both enslaved and free from the Dutch period onward. Which will include burial sites, schools and places of worship and more.
Accessibility
Please wear comfortable shoes will be a lot of walking and some places will have no seating or stores. Please bring a snack, water, hat or umbrella for shade and use restroom before you come. Not ideal for small children unless they are use to walking long distances and crossing busy intersections.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 3, 20251:00 PM
2 hours
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Advocacy, History & Culture
Language: English
