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Category: New York

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

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 Underground Railroad – Short Summary Video

April 14, 2021 Ken Johnston

Here’s a short video of Our Walk to Freedom images stitched together by artist Samuel Rodriguez, of Walls for Justice,…

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Posted in: New York, Underground Railroad, Video

New York City Walking Schedule

April 7, 2021 Ken Johnston

  Here’s the schedule for our Underground Railroad walk to Harlem this weekend. Saturday April 10, 2021 – Updated  We…

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Posted in: New York, Underground Railroad

News Article: Walk to Freedom

April 6, 2021 Ken Johnston

Here’s a nice online article posted in the current issue of the Brooklyn Reader on my walk to the Gateway…

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Posted in: New Jersey, New York, Underground Railroad

Family Friendly Walk

April 5, 2021 Ken Johnston

Dear Friends: This Saturday and Sunday I will be concluding a 265-mile walk to New York City from the Eastern…

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Posted in: New Jersey, New York, Underground Railroad

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