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Author: Ken Johnston

Looking Back: Visiting Rust College, Walk to Freedom, Spring 2018

June 27, 2023 Ken Johnston

While going through video clips recently from some of my earlier walks, I recovered this March 2018 discussion with Rev.…

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Posted in: Rust College

Detroit Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Walk to Freedom

June 25, 2023 Ken Johnston

In early 2018 when I began planning for a four hundred mile walk from Selma, Alabama to Memphis, Tennessee to…

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Posted in: Commemoration

Louise Davis, third cousin of Harriet Tubman

June 20, 2023 Ken Johnston

On the day after Juneteenth, I found this video of Louise Davis, a third cousin of Harriet Tubman online. Ms.…

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Posted in: Descendant, Harriet Tubman

Finding Success in Frederick, Md: BK Juices

May 29, 2023 Ken Johnston

Cheyenne Bauld is a small Black business owner in Frederick, Maryland. I learned about BK Juices, at 343 N. Market…

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Posted in: Food, Interview

Park Ranger Melinda Day Talks About Storer College As A Destination

May 27, 2023 Ken Johnston

In this audio clip, Park Ranger Melinda Day discusses her research on the stories of people who lived in and…

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Posted in: Uncategorized

Leroy Copeland, Growing Up in Frederick, MD

Ken Johnston

After walking into Frederick, Maryland on Friday May 19, 2023 from Jefferson, I wanted to talk to residents of the…

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Posted in: Frederick, Interview

Walking into Gettysburg

Ken Johnston

Prior to walking into Gettysburg yesterday, I was trying to figure out why I wasn’t feeling very excited about finishing…

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Posted in: Gettysburg, Walking

Melinda Day, Park Ranger, Harpers Ferry National Park Service

May 26, 2023 Ken Johnston

Melinda Day has worked for the National Park Service for over 30 years and is a subject expert on John…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry, Interview

Growing up around Storer College

Ken Johnston

Prior to my visit to Harpers Ferry, I contacted the Storer College Alumni Association to arrange a meeting with someone…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry, Interview

‘We Still Here’ Walking Itinerary

May 15, 2023 Ken Johnston

Here’s the Walk to Freedom itinerary for the Harpers Ferry to Gettysburg, ‘We Still Here!’, journey. All walks will begin…

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Posted in: Harpers Ferry, Walking

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  • Looking Back: Visiting Rust College, Walk to Freedom, Spring 2018
  • Detroit Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Walk to Freedom
  • Louise Davis, third cousin of Harriet Tubman
  • Finding Success in Frederick, Md: BK Juices
  • Park Ranger Melinda Day Talks About Storer College As A Destination
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