The Black Haitian Abolitionists Who Helped Found St Patrick’s Cathedral

Janes Walk

Led By The Ancestors Speaks

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 leads 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 a lesser known Afro Diaspora person who was formerly enslaved from Haiti who helped found St Patrick’s Cathedral and contribute to many charities and foundations.

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

Friday, May 1, 2026
1:00 PM
2 hours

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Advocacy, History & Culture
Language: English
Pierre Toussaint. Photo Credit: Madeleine Jackson.