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Author: Ken Johnston

People Welcoming Walk to Freedom – Niagara Falls to Owen Sound

September 11, 2025 Ken Johnston

During our recent Walk to Freedom, Cindy, Annie, and I, met so many wonderful people along the 266 kilometer trail…

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Lesa Walker introduces the Soloman Levi Earll and Sarah Ann (Woods) Earll Family

Ken Johnston

As I continue to process some of the large amount of data from my recent visit to Owen Sound, one…

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Posted in: Book, Canada, Emancipation Day, Family photograph, Interview, Owen Sound, Underground Railroad

Fifth Gen. Canadian Descendant Tracy Lee Johnson Talks About “And Then What Happened…”

September 8, 2025 Ken Johnston

And Then What Happened… That’s the question I asked myself in September 2022, after reaching the Canadian border following a…

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Posted in: African Ancestors, Canada, Descendant, Freedom, Interview

Radio Interview: CBC Toronto – Here and Now

June 21, 2025 Ken Johnston

On Thursday June 19, Juneteenth, I was interviewed by host Ramraajh Sharvendiran on Walk to Freedom’s journey to the Northern…

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Posted in: Media Interview, Ontario, Owen Sound

Walking Itinerary: Niagara Falls to Owen Sound

June 2, 2025 Ken Johnston

The following walking itinerary is a work in progress and is not finalized. On this Walk to Freedom journey we…

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Posted in: African Ancestors, Canada, Cross Culture, Descendant, Emancipation Day, Freedom, New York, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Underground Railroad, Walking

In the News: Black hiker calls on others to join him

June 1, 2025 Ken Johnston

Late last week Frank Thompson and I were interviewed by the CBC about our planned Niagara Falls to Owen Sound…

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Posted in: Media, Media Interview, Ontario, Underground Railroad

Register Here for Niagara Falls Walk to Freedom

May 26, 2025 Ken Johnston

Join us on Saturday July 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad and Heritage Center, Niagara…

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Posted in: African Ancestors, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Owen Sound, Walking

Commemoration Walk: 2024 Juneteenth Media Interview

May 25, 2025 Ken Johnston

Prior to setting out on our 2024 Juneteenth Walk to Freedom from Galveston to Houston, Frank Thompson and I were…

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Posted in: Juneteenth, Media Interview, Texas, Transatlantic Slave Trade, Tropical Storms

Freedom Hikers Wanted

May 23, 2025 Ken Johnston

Are you a long distance thru hiker? Do you enjoy walking with a purpose? If so, join Walk to Freedom…

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Posted in: African Ancestors, Canada, Harriet Tubman UGRR Byway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Owen Sound, Underground Railroad, Walking

1843 Journey from Catoctin Furnace to Antietam Iron Works

May 15, 2025 Ken Johnston

Sadly the slave march I had hoped to make in June as part of Juneteenth activities at Catoctin Furnace was…

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Posted in: Frederick County

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Recent Posts

  • People Welcoming Walk to Freedom – Niagara Falls to Owen Sound
  • Lesa Walker introduces the Soloman Levi Earll and Sarah Ann (Woods) Earll Family
  • Fifth Gen. Canadian Descendant Tracy Lee Johnson Talks About “And Then What Happened…”
  • Radio Interview: CBC Toronto – Here and Now
  • Walking Itinerary: Niagara Falls to Owen Sound
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