WNYT Story: UREC Has Plans to Expand
From WNYT The Underground Railroad Education Center has plans to expand Jonathan Hunter WNYT Published: February 23, 2023 – 6:02 PM The Underground Railroad Education Center in Albany has plans…
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What To Do with Phil? – A 2022 Report from YALI
What To Do with Phil? – A 2022 Report from the Young Abolitionist Leadership Institute Prepared for inclusion in the records of the City of Albany as disposition of the…
“A Great Day in Harlem” Recreation
Black Dimensions in Art organized and gathered creatives of the African diaspora to recreate the iconic 1958 photo “A Great Day in Harlem.” The group has been celebrating and supporting black artists for nearly 50 years and organized the recreated photo at the Stephen and Harriet Myers residence in Arbor Hill.
Black arts group looks to recreate iconic 1958 Harlem photo in Arbor Hill
Black arts group looks to recreate iconic 1958 Harlem photo in Arbor Hill By Katherine Kiessling Sep. 9, 2022 Times Union Sept. 18 is looking to be a great…
Exploring African American History – A Round Table Conversation
A round table conversation discussing historic materials available at The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence – where the materials were found and how they are used.
White Replacement Theory is Nothing New
White Replacement Theory is nothing new. In the past it raised fear about German, Jewish, Chinese, Japanese, and Southern and Eastern European immigrants and influence. Today it just targets different immigrant groups its proponents believe will never become true Americans.
Origin and Meaning of Critical Race Theory
Origin and Meaning of Critical Race Theory In August 2021, the Brookings Institute reported that at least eight states had passed legislation banning the teaching of Critical Race Theory, although only Idaho…
The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same.
The More Things Change, The More They Stay the SameIn our increasingly polarized society, the symbol of the 19th century Underground Railroad movement and its abolition activists challenge us to…
Underground Railroad Group Takes Research to Online Talk
Underground Railroad Group Takes Research to Online Talk Paul and Mary Liz Stewart, founders of the Underground Railroad Education Center, want to set one thing straight: The Underground Railroad did…
A Response To The Recent Unrest At The US Capitol And Elsewhere In The Country
In response to the recent unrest at the US Capitol and elsewhere in the country: UREC supports the principles of Democracy. We recognize that implementation of those principles is greatly…
What’s Next for Voting Rights?
What’s Next for Voting Rights? The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pair of cases, being argued together, which address an issue on voting rights. In Arizona…
Out of Chaos Comes Growth
Out of Chaos Comes Growth Fred Katz A contested presidential election. The Democrat has won the popular vote, but the electoral vote in several states is being challenged, with both…
