New Interactive Map Shows Underground Railroad Locations Across Michigan
“It underscores the power of place, connecting people to the outdoors, neighborhoods, structures and history, and encouraging stewardship and care of important historic sites.”
County and Local Officials Learn About Human Trafficking Prevention
County and Local Officials Learn About Human Trafficking Prevention (Sam Gurwin, Sept. 5, 2018) Farmington Hills, MI- Theresa Rich & Samantha Steckloff of the Farmington HIlls City Council were sparked to educate the public on the local level on the challenge of stopping Human Trafficking after they attended a panel on the subject and noticed…
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27 BIRMINGHAM, MI – Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by African Americans throughout our nation’s history. During February, the Baldwin Library, along with the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, is hosting three programs to commemorate Black History Month.…
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27
Poison and Resistance to Slavery Presentation at Baldwin Library Feb. 27 BIRMINGHAM, MI – Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by African Americans throughout our nation’s history. During February, the Baldwin Library, along with the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force, is hosting three programs to commemorate Black History Month.…
Commissioners Announce Website to Combat Human Trafficking
Commissioners Announce Website to Combat Human Trafficking (Oakland County Commissioners Michael Spisz, Janet Jackson and Eileen Kowall) Waterford, MI – January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) is continuing its efforts to combat this serious issue in Oakland County. The bipartisan Oakland County HTTF…
Underground Railroad Stage Performance Feb. 21 in Pontiac
Underground Railroad Stage Performance Feb. 21 in Pontiac (EVENT page) Pontiac, MI -The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and The Oakland County Ministerial Alliance are proud to announce that in conjunction with Black History Month, The Crofoot, will bring, The Underground Railroad Michigan Connection, a stage performance, to the performing arts venue on February 21,…
State Police Seeking Opportunities to Educate on Human Trafficking
State Police Seeking Opportunities to Educate on Human Trafficking (Michigan State Police, Jan. 5, 2016) Oak Park, MI – With an estimated 100,000 and 300,000 children at risk for sexual exploitation in the U.S. with an average age of 11 to 14 years old., the Michigan State Police (MSP) wants to raise awareness about Human…