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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

The Milliner of Hudson

July 29, 2022 ken

I was introduced to the very talented, Behida Dolic on Sunday July 24, 2022. She is a hat and dress…

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Posted in: 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

Podcast Interview: Nutritious Movement

July 25, 2022 ken

Katy Bowman is a movement expert whose work I have followed since 2018 when I discovered her book, Move Your…

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Posted in: Art, Interview, Media Interview, Walking

La Fern Joseph

July 20, 2022 ken

A video interview with LaFern Joseph, of Peekskill Underground Railroad Tours.

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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

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