Over 700,000 Black People successfully escaped US slavery from 1775-1865! How this is documented and why don't we know. It's true! Fact.
About this Event

Welcome to The Big Black Jailbreak: African American History 1775-1865 event!

Join us online on Fri Nov 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM CST for a deep-dive into the rich history of African Americans from 1775 to 1865 from a brand new perspective. Discover how Black people, Native peoples, and White settlers interacted in this highly illustrated and well documented presentation. It is not what we think. Learn about massive movements of self-emancipated Black people from the American Revolution (The Book of Negroes)to the end of the Civil War (Contraband Camps). Our virtual event will feature engaging context, historical images and maps to highlight how 700,000 plus escapes changed and redirected the entire history of the United States .

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate African American history!