The Underground Railroad

…people brought by their owners to Ohio, a free state, became free. As long as their entry into Ohio occurred with the consent of the owner, they could not be… Continue Reading

James H. Robinson, Sr.

…employment at Douglass) advocated the organization and support of institutions within the Negro community. He especially hoped to enlist the organized support of the Churches in the community – not,… Continue Reading

Ford Model T assembly plant

…along the line, emerging on the ground floor as complete vehicles. Modern Times! Like the Cincinnati carriage industry, Ford Motor Company had to cope with high shipping costs from its… Continue Reading

Lawrence C. Hawkins, Ph. D.

…He soon transferred to the Army Air Force Navigation School and then to bombardier school. He was assigned to the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the first unit of African American fliers… Continue Reading

Kathryne Gardette

…by Brynn Thomas. The students developed questions for Kathryne, and you can listen to some of the answers from the recorded interview below. Kathryne grew up in a multi-generational household…. Continue Reading