Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson introduces us to the early abolitionist movement as a force for and by black persons, highlighting some of its prominent figures and their stories. She emphasizes the importance of teaching these histories and their persistent and ongoing relevance.

How did the Fugitive Slave Law change abolitionists’ attitudes about nonviolence?

How did the Haitian Revolution inspire black abolitionists in the United States?

What is the importance of the abolition movement?

Why is it important to focus on black leadership in the abolition movement?

Why was the Civil War necessary to end slavery?

How were black women essential to the abolition movement?