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Author: Ken Johnston

Post Street, Utica

August 7, 2022 Ken Johnston

Jan DeAmicis, discusses Post Street in Utica during the period of the Underground Railroad. Post Street was once the home…

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Maybee Farm

August 3, 2022 Ken Johnston

On Saturday July 30, I left the Empire State Trail to find the Mabee Farm  about 9/10th of a mile…

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Posted in: African Ancestors, Interview, New York

Kasir Rasul, All Street Global Entertainment

July 28, 2022 Ken Johnston

While accompanying a group of the Underground Railroad Education Center’s summer youth worker’s yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak…

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Posted in: Interview, New York

Persons of Color Cemetery

July 26, 2022 Ken Johnston

When I arrived in Kinderhook on Monday July 25, I met Warren Applegate a volunteer for the “Persons of Color…

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Posted in: African Ancestors, Interview, Irish Diaspora

The First Day

July 15, 2022 Ken Johnston

The first day of my walk is now behind me. The success of it is highlighted by what I was…

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Posted in: New York, Underground Railroad, Walking

Walk to Freedom Announcement

July 12, 2022 Ken Johnston

Dear Friends: I am embarking on a new walking journey that I am super excited and nervous about at the…

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Posted in: Canada, New York, Underground Railroad, Walking

Help Ken Reach Canada

July 11, 2022 Ken Johnston

Help Ken reach Canada by donating today to his GoFundMe campaign. Your support will aide him in completing his 450-mile Walk…

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Posted in: Fundraising, New York, Uncategorized

Walk to Freedom – Timbuctoo to Burlington Announcement Flyer

May 21, 2022 Ken Johnston

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Posted in: Media, New Jersey, Walking

Up the Creek Lantern Parade – The Campbell AME & the Frankford Underground Railroad

May 20, 2022 Ken Johnston

Last winter I was invited to create a Black History month event that connects the Delaware River to Frankford, a…

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Posted in: Lantern Making Workshop, Lantern Parade, Parades, Video

Walk to Freedom This Week

May 10, 2022 Ken Johnston

Walk to Freedom South Jersey was on the move yesterday from Mullica Hill to Sewell. Today through Thursday we will…

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