The Underground Railroad, a vast network of people who helped fugitive slaves escape to the North and to Canada, was not run by any single organization or person. Rather, it consisted of many individuals -- many whites but predominently black -- who knew only of the local efforts to aid fugitives and not of the overall operation. Still, it effectively moved hundreds of slaves northward each year -- according to one estimate, the South lost 100,000 slaves between 1810 and 1850.
Season Finale of WGN America's UNDERGROUND is #1 Original Scripted Series on Cable
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2016
The pulse-pounding season one finale of WGN America's hit Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, was the #1 scripted original series on cable last Wednesday night among sought-after demos Adults 25-54...
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2016
The pulse-pounding season one finale of WGN America's hit Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, was the #1 scripted original series on cable last Wednesday night among sought-after demos Adults 25-54...
Tony Winners Patina Miller, Bryce Pinkham & Brian F. O'Byrne Join Cast of PBS's MERCY STREET
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016
PBS announced today that MERCY STREET is adding new actors and directors to the series' robust talent list for Season Two, which is currently in production in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia....
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016
PBS announced today that MERCY STREET is adding new actors and directors to the series' robust talent list for Season Two, which is currently in production in Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia....
ERE AWORAN is Released
by Christina Mancuso - April 26, 2016
MENDHAM, N.J., April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ 'I was shocked to read about how many people have criticizedHarriet Tubmanand her son's claims over how many slaves were actually saved by Mrs. Tubman,' said authorMichael Jay Nusbaum. 'I was so happy to learn that Mrs. Tubman had actually saved over...
by Christina Mancuso - April 26, 2016
MENDHAM, N.J., April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ 'I was shocked to read about how many people have criticizedHarriet Tubmanand her son's claims over how many slaves were actually saved by Mrs. Tubman,' said authorMichael Jay Nusbaum. 'I was so happy to learn that Mrs. Tubman had actually saved over...
WGN America Gives Season 2 Order to Underground Railroad Thriller UNDERGROUND
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016
WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season...
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016
WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller UNDERGROUND, among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season...
Simpatico Theatre Project to Stage TIME IS ON OUR SIDE This June
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2016
Simpatico Theatre Project's Season 11 exploration of progress and freedom continues this June with the commissioned world premiere of TIME IS ON OUR SIDE by R. Eric Thomas at our brand new home at the Theatre at the Drake....
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2016
Simpatico Theatre Project's Season 11 exploration of progress and freedom continues this June with the commissioned world premiere of TIME IS ON OUR SIDE by R. Eric Thomas at our brand new home at the Theatre at the Drake....
WGN America Renews UNDERGROUND for Second Season
by Tyler Peterson - April 25, 2016
WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season, it was announced today by Matt Cherniss, President and General Manager, WGN America and Tribune Stud...
by Tyler Peterson - April 25, 2016
WGN America's Underground Railroad thriller 'Underground,' among the most widely praised series of the year and the network's most-watched original program ever, has been renewed for a second season, it was announced today by Matt Cherniss, President and General Manager, WGN America and Tribune Stud...
Official: Hamilton to Remain on $10 Bill; Harriet Tubman to Replace Jackson on $20
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2016
In addition to thanking Lin-Manuel Miranda for giving us Broadway's smash hit HAMILTON, Americans should be grateful that he has also sparked a lively debate over which historical figures from U.S. history deserve their face on our official currency....
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2016
In addition to thanking Lin-Manuel Miranda for giving us Broadway's smash hit HAMILTON, Americans should be grateful that he has also sparked a lively debate over which historical figures from U.S. history deserve their face on our official currency....
LINCOLN'S BODYGUARD Now Available in Trade Paper
by Christina Mancuso - April 20, 2016
The Story: In Lincoln's Bodyguard, an alternative version of American history, President Lincoln is saved from assassination. Though he prophesied his own death-the only way he believed the South would truly surrender-Lincoln never accounted for the heroics of his bodyguard, Joseph Foster. A biraci...
by Christina Mancuso - April 20, 2016
The Story: In Lincoln's Bodyguard, an alternative version of American history, President Lincoln is saved from assassination. Though he prophesied his own death-the only way he believed the South would truly surrender-Lincoln never accounted for the heroics of his bodyguard, Joseph Foster. A biraci...
Cleveland Public Theatre to Host 3rd Annual STATION HOPE
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the full list of participating artists for CPT's third annual Station Hope event-a jubilant community event inspired by the Underground Railroad and Cleveland's social justice heritage, and featuring over ...
by Tyler Peterson - April 13, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the full list of participating artists for CPT's third annual Station Hope event-a jubilant community event inspired by the Underground Railroad and Cleveland's social justice heritage, and featuring over ...
Kathleen Battle to Return to Metropolitan Opera in November
by Tyler Peterson - April 04, 2016
Legendary soprano Kathleen Battle, who starred in more than 220 Met performances over the course of her career, will make her first appearance at the Met in more than 20 years with the recital Kathleen Battle: Underground Railroad – A Spiritual Journey on Sunday, November 13 at 4 p.m. Battle will ...
by Tyler Peterson - April 04, 2016
Legendary soprano Kathleen Battle, who starred in more than 220 Met performances over the course of her career, will make her first appearance at the Met in more than 20 years with the recital Kathleen Battle: Underground Railroad – A Spiritual Journey on Sunday, November 13 at 4 p.m. Battle will ...
Human Trafficking Documentary THE ABOLITIONISTS Heading to U.S. Theaters This May
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2016
From the Academy Award-winning producer of “Schindler's List” comes a true story about the fight against child sex-trafficking in “The Abolitionists.”...
by Caryn Robbins - April 04, 2016
From the Academy Award-winning producer of “Schindler's List” comes a true story about the fight against child sex-trafficking in “The Abolitionists.”...
CPT to Present ROAD TO HOPE at Christ Episcopal Church, 4/9
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents ROAD TO HOPE at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, April 9th from 6:00pm-9:00pm, 3445 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland OH, in the east inner suburb of Shaker Heights. Road to Hope at Christ Episcopal Church is the third of a series of performing arts ev...
by Tyler Peterson - March 30, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents ROAD TO HOPE at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, April 9th from 6:00pm-9:00pm, 3445 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland OH, in the east inner suburb of Shaker Heights. Road to Hope at Christ Episcopal Church is the third of a series of performing arts ev...
L. Van Stelle Releases CARRY ME HOME
by Christina Mancuso - March 15, 2016
L. Van Stelle, a first time author, has completed her new book, 'Carry Me Home': a daring and bold journey of a group of slaves traveling on the Underground Railroad. Will they all make it alive? While in her early teens, L. Van Stelle lived in a farm house in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area with her ...
by Christina Mancuso - March 15, 2016
L. Van Stelle, a first time author, has completed her new book, 'Carry Me Home': a daring and bold journey of a group of slaves traveling on the Underground Railroad. Will they all make it alive? While in her early teens, L. Van Stelle lived in a farm house in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area with her ...
VIDEO: WGN America Premieres New Series UNDERGROUND Tonight
by TV News Desk - March 09, 2016
WGN America announced today that UNDERGROUND, the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere tonight, March 9....
by TV News Desk - March 09, 2016
WGN America announced today that UNDERGROUND, the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere tonight, March 9....
WGN America's Escape Thriller, 'Underground' Premieres 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - March 08, 2016
Executive produced by John Legend and created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, WGN America's highly anticipated original drama 'Underground,' premiering WEDNESDAY, March 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT) follows a courageous blacksmith Noah (Aldis Hodge) as he covertly organizes a small group of his fellow slaves...
by Caryn Robbins - March 08, 2016
Executive produced by John Legend and created by Misha Green and Joe Pokaski, WGN America's highly anticipated original drama 'Underground,' premiering WEDNESDAY, March 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT) follows a courageous blacksmith Noah (Aldis Hodge) as he covertly organizes a small group of his fellow slaves...
CPT to Present ROAD TO HOPE at Lakeview Terrace, 2/27
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce ROAD TO HOPE at LAKEVIEW TERRACE, one of a series of free performing arts events-inspired by the triumphs of the Underground Railroad-that celebrate hope, honor Cleveland history and engage with contemporary soc...
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2016
Cleveland Public Theatre Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce ROAD TO HOPE at LAKEVIEW TERRACE, one of a series of free performing arts events-inspired by the triumphs of the Underground Railroad-that celebrate hope, honor Cleveland history and engage with contemporary soc...
WGN's Highly Anticipated Series UNDERGROUND to Screen at the White House
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016
On Monday, February 22, WGN America's highly anticipated original series UNDERGROUND will be screened at the White House, as part of the White House Office of Public Engagement's Black History Month event...
by Caryn Robbins - February 19, 2016
On Monday, February 22, WGN America's highly anticipated original series UNDERGROUND will be screened at the White House, as part of the White House Office of Public Engagement's Black History Month event...
Civil War Film UNION BOUND Gets New Release Date
by Tyler Peterson - January 26, 2016
The release date for Civil War film Union Bound has been pushed back to April 22nd following positive buzz generated from early screenings. The inspiring film from Uptone Pictures, Moving Box Entertainment and Weathervane Productions and distributed by Hannover House/Medallion Releasing/Universal, i...
by Tyler Peterson - January 26, 2016
The release date for Civil War film Union Bound has been pushed back to April 22nd following positive buzz generated from early screenings. The inspiring film from Uptone Pictures, Moving Box Entertainment and Weathervane Productions and distributed by Hannover House/Medallion Releasing/Universal, i...
Grammy Winner Lisa Fischer to Perform Benefit Concert for Historic Newton, 4/1
by Tyler Peterson - January 26, 2016
Historic Newton, a non-profit organization that encourages exploration of Newton, MA within the broad context of American history will present Grammy-Award winning vocalist Lisa Fischer with the band Grand Baton in a fundraising concert on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Newton North High School. Tickets...
by Tyler Peterson - January 26, 2016
Historic Newton, a non-profit organization that encourages exploration of Newton, MA within the broad context of American history will present Grammy-Award winning vocalist Lisa Fischer with the band Grand Baton in a fundraising concert on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Newton North High School. Tickets...
VIDEO: WGN America Shares First Look at Original Escape Thriller UNDERGROUND, Premiering 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016
WGN America has released a first-look featuretter for UNDERGROUND, its highly anticipated Underground Railroad escape seriesset to premiere March 9, 2016 (10pm ET/PT)....
by Caryn Robbins - January 25, 2016
WGN America has released a first-look featuretter for UNDERGROUND, its highly anticipated Underground Railroad escape seriesset to premiere March 9, 2016 (10pm ET/PT)....
WGN America to Debut Scripted Series OUTSIDERS and UNDERGROUND Commercial Free
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016
WGN America's highly anticipated scripted dramas 'Outsiders,' premiering Tuesday, January 26 (9:00 pm ET/PT) and 'Underground,' premiering Wednesday, March 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT), will air commercial free...
by Caryn Robbins - January 11, 2016
WGN America's highly anticipated scripted dramas 'Outsiders,' premiering Tuesday, January 26 (9:00 pm ET/PT) and 'Underground,' premiering Wednesday, March 9 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT), will air commercial free...
Richard Johnson to Bring One-Man Show to Gene Frankel Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2016
In celebration of Black History Month, actor/vocalist Richard Johnson will perform the premiere of his one man play, 'Pappy on Da Underground Railroad,' directed by Keith Allen, accompanied by musical director Terry Wallstein. Johnson is best known for his cabaret shows on the music of Nat King Cole...
by Tyler Peterson - January 06, 2016
In celebration of Black History Month, actor/vocalist Richard Johnson will perform the premiere of his one man play, 'Pappy on Da Underground Railroad,' directed by Keith Allen, accompanied by musical director Terry Wallstein. Johnson is best known for his cabaret shows on the music of Nat King Cole...
Kathy Tilghman Pens New Historical Novel, SLAVES TO FREEDOM
by Christina Mancuso - January 06, 2016
'Slaves to Freedom' (published by Balboa Press) recounts the turbulent times of antebellum America through a friendship between two women: a black slave and an Irish immigrant. Both travel the Underground Railroad but neither knows the sacrifices that will be asked of them to achieve the freedom the...
by Christina Mancuso - January 06, 2016
'Slaves to Freedom' (published by Balboa Press) recounts the turbulent times of antebellum America through a friendship between two women: a black slave and an Irish immigrant. Both travel the Underground Railroad but neither knows the sacrifices that will be asked of them to achieve the freedom the...
VIDEO: First Look - WGN America to Premiere New Series UNDERGROUND, 3/9
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2015
WGN America announced today that UNDERGROUND, the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere Wednesday, March 9....
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2015
WGN America announced today that UNDERGROUND, the highly-anticipated original series, will premiere Wednesday, March 9....
Ars Nova Sets 2016 Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - December 04, 2015
2016 at Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Renee Blinkwolt, Managing Director) will include two Off-Broadway productions: the world premiere of The Wildness, Sky-Pony's Rock Fairy Tale directed by Tony-nominee Sam Buntrock, written by and featuring Brooklyn-based band Sky-Pony, fronted ...
by Tyler Peterson - December 04, 2015
2016 at Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Renee Blinkwolt, Managing Director) will include two Off-Broadway productions: the world premiere of The Wildness, Sky-Pony's Rock Fairy Tale directed by Tony-nominee Sam Buntrock, written by and featuring Brooklyn-based band Sky-Pony, fronted ...
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