Underground Railroad

Artist loses bid to remove panels covering anti-slavery murals at Vermont school

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Federal appeals court hears case of hidden murals

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Explore the history of the Underground Railroad and Trail of Tears this holiday season

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On a trail connected to the Underground Railroad, Zwena Gray found history, liberation and beauty

Zwena Gray Gray, according to several media reports, became the first Black woman in modern time to thru-hike the Bruce Trail.
/ June 17, 2022

Student to hike Canadian part of Underground Railroad

Trent University student Zwena Gray hopes to be the first Black woman to complete the 559-miile journey in modern times.
/ May 5, 2022

History buff Ken Johnston ‘Walking for Freedom’ in the footsteps of Harriet Tubman

Johnston and Deborah Price, who has recently joined him, encourage other supporters to find them on their journey of retracing history.
/ April 11, 2022

School mural pays homage to county’s history and future

The William Hall Academy in Prince George’s County is home to a new mural paying tribute to the Underground Railroad.
/ January 25, 2022

TheGrio’s 10 best television shows of 2021

Check out out list of the top ten television shows to hit the small screen in 2021 from ‘Underground Railroad’ to ‘Insecure’.
/ December 31, 2021
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Emmys 2021: All the snubs, surprises and history-making nominations

This year’s 2021 Primetime Emmy nominations are officially out. Check out the shocking snubs, surprises, and history-making nominees.
/ July 14, 2021
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‘The Underground Railroad’ star Aaron Pierre shares the challenge of filming difficult scenes

In an interview with theGrio’s Cortney Wills, Pierre discusses the importance and impact it left on him to film the heavy scene on set.
/ June 24, 2021