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Allies for Freedom: The Prelude
Allies for Freedom: The Raid
The 21 men we know today as John Brown's raiders all shared a hatred of slavery and a conviction to act. Five of these men were black. Three were born free at a time when one drop of African blood separated them from citizenship. Their freedom was incomplete. Two were born as slaves at a time when four million were held in bondage. They returned to face the institution they had left behind. Having known some measure of freedom, did these five men have nothing to gain, and everything to lose? What compelled them to risk their lives against tremendous odds? Discover the contributions of these five allies to the struggle for freedom. |