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SUMMARY:Risk-Takers and Change-Makers
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Ruller and Mary Liz and Paul Stewart for a virtual discussion of the men and women whose efforts empowered the abolitionist cause and laid the foundation for today’s civil rights movement in the United States. Learn more about the many records and resources available that document the work\, bravery and leadership of those that fought for change. \nRegistration is required and available at https://www.nysarchivestrust.org/events/upcoming-events
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/risk-takers-and-change-makers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:FreedomCon 2022 - Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FreedomCon 2022 planning team is convening on Monday\, February 7 to continue planning FreedomCon 2022 –  outreach\, speakers\, tracks\, registration\, vendors and exhibitors are some of the topics to be addressed moving forward. Join this energetic and enthusiastic planning team. \nMeeting will be via a Zoom link. \nTopic: FreedomCon 2022: Toward Change – Toward Equality\nTime: Feb 7\, 2022 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the First Mon\, until Dec 5\, 2022\, 11 occurrence(s)\nMar 7\, 2022 05:30 PM\nApr 4\, 2022 05:30 PM\nMay 2\, 2022 05:30 PM\nJun 6\, 2022 05:30 PM\nJul 4\, 2022 05:30 PM\nAug 1\, 2022 05:30 PM\nSep 5\, 2022 05:30 PM\nOct 3\, 2022 05:30 PM\nNov 7\, 2022 05:30 PM\nDec 5\, 2022 05:30 PM\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZEqd–vqDooH93Z3RU3GQH_V01omiRL9qQB/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGtqTssHdKUshyORpwMB4igM-3wpn5BgvoOpkzXNnN0UyvJALITPb92IvSJ \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85706761259?pwd=U1lTSU5WYTR1REpWY2tHYnM4cENmUT09\nMeeting ID: 857 0676 1259\nPasscode: 439196\nOne tap mobile\n+19292056099\,\,85706761259#\,\,\,\,*439196# US (New York)\n+13126266799\,\,85706761259#\,\,\,\,*439196# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 857 0676 1259\nPasscode: 439196\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kWhLLcikV \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/libertycon-2020-planning-team-meeting-postponed-until-july-6/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Collections Committee
DESCRIPTION:Do you like digging in the dirt? Researching? Drafting grant applications? Record keeping? Planning programs\, exhibits\, displays? Contributing to the development of the Collections Management System as we work to get our incredibly large collection of artifacts into a public facing\, user friendly database? Then this committee is for YOU! \nThis very active committee needs more volunteers to carry out its important work for UREC and for the community. Be part of the Collections Team!\nThe Collections Committee will meet via Zoom – \nTopic: Collections\nTime: Feb 10\, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Second Thu\, until Dec 8\, 2022\, 12 occurrence(s)\nMar 10\, 2022 06:00 PM\nApr 14\, 2022 06:00 PM\nMay 12\, 2022 06:00 PM\nJun 9\, 2022 06:00 PM\nJul 14\, 2022 06:00 PM\nAug 11\, 2022 06:00 PM\nSep 8\, 2022 06:00 PM\nOct 13\, 2022 06:00 PM\nNov 10\, 2022 06:00 PM\nDec 8\, 2022 06:00 PM\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUvdOivrjIoGtxaApF5dRCSfE4z1ojz3NFa/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGprDgrHdScshmPRpwcAIjCd-3ziFhBjbdFnT71JXVXUCDFMMcWKONwGsKD \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81231709208?pwd=U2x1a1ZRaVAwY3F6REU4d1ZvdlFhUT09\nMeeting ID: 812 3170 9208\nPasscode: 717356\nOne tap mobile\n+19292056099\,\,81231709208#\,\,\,\,*717356# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,81231709208#\,\,\,\,*717356# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 812 3170 9208\nPasscode: 717356\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcEKv5WZz9 \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/collections-committee-5/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:UREC Reads - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson - ch. 3-4
DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us\, and a clarion call to end mass incarceration in America — from one of the most inspiring lawyers of our time. Just Mercy tells the story of Equal Justice Initiative from the early days with a small staff facing the nation’s highest death sentencing and execution rates\, through a successful campaign to challenge the cruel practice of sentencing children to die in prison\, to revolutionary projects designed to confront Americans with our history of racial injustice. \nBryan Stevenson\, author of Just Mercy\, founded the Equal Justice Initiative in 1989\, a nonprofit law office in Montgomery\, Alabama\, dedicated to defending the poor\, the incarcerated\, and the wrongly condemned. \nWe will focus on the Chapters 3-4 0n February 11.. \n  \nInformation about Equal Justice Initiative is available at https://justmercy.eji.org/ \n– \nYou are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting — \nTopic: UREC Reads\nTime: Feb 11\, 2022 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery month on the Second Friday\, until Dec 9\, 2022\, 12 occurrence(s) \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nMonthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAoceCqrj4oHdF_wnYe9zwvg9RpRvtLCjPr/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsqz0jGNSQsh6CRpwIGY_oXerziCVBgqd7owjrOiUKeBTgMbtwIoBpBPTz \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84569205275\nMeeting ID: 845 6920 5275\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kmxdThgps \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/urec-reads-just-mercy-by-bryan-stevenson/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:AMC STEP Program to visit The Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:Science and Technology Entry Program\n\nThe Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) is a program of the Division of Community Outreach and Medical Education at Albany Medical College. It enrolls highly motivated 7-12th graders historically underrepresented in the sciences. Click HERE to read more about this engaging program. \n\nStudents participating in the AMC STEP program will be visiting  the Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on February 12 to learn about change makers Stephen and Harriet Myers and their colleagues\, come to understand more fully the significant role the Underground Railroad movement played in American history\, and come to understand the relationship of the Underground Railroad  movement with us today. We’re looking forward to an engaging and enriching visit.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/amc-step-program-to-visit-the-myers-residence/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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SUMMARY:A New Interpretation of an Old Story at Beverwyck Senior Center\, Slingerlands
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Myers\, leader of Underground Railroad in Albany (1830s-50s) (courtesy of Albany Public Library\, Picture from Autobiography of William Henry Johnson\, 1900) \nPaul and Mary Liz Stewart will provide a brief presentation to attendees at the Women’s Luncheon held on Tuesday\, February 15 at 1pm at Beverwyck Senior Center in Slingerlands. \nAfrican American leadership\, civil disobedience\, documentation\, are just some of the characteristics of the real Underground Railroad Movement of the antebellum period. This new interpretation and its relevance for today is brought to life through the mission and work of Underground Railroad Education Center. Join historians and Underground Railroad Education Co-founders Paul and Mary Liz Stewart for a brief presentation on this topic
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-at-beverwyck-senior-center-slingerlands/
LOCATION:Beverwyck Senior Center\, 44 Autumn Drive\, Alingerlands\, NY\, 12159
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SUMMARY:A New Interpretation of an Old Story at Shaker Pointe at Carondelet
DESCRIPTION:Paul and Mary Liz Stewart\, independent researchers and Scholars in Residence at Russell Sage College\, bring their seminal research on the Underground Railroad movement to Shaker Pointe at Carondelet  on Thursday\, February 17\, 2022. The Underground Railroad\, often remembered as being characterized by tunnels\, dark of night escapes\, coded language and hidey-holes\, was far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of slavery in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. \nJoin with the Stewarts as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this local history and its relevancy for us today.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-at-shaker-pointe-at-carondelet/
LOCATION:Shaker Pointe at Carondelet\, One Bell Tower Drive\, Watervliet\, NY\, 12189
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SUMMARY:A New Interpretation of an Old Story
DESCRIPTION:Mary Liz and Paul Stewart will share via zoom the results of their Underground Railroad research with Arkell Museum supporters and community members on Tuesday\, February 22 at 6:30pm. \nTheir presentation\, “A New Interpretation of an Old Story”\, will address the Underground Railroad\, which is often remembered as being characterized by tunnels\, dark of night escapes\, coded language and hidey-holes\, as far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of slavery in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join with the Stewarts as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this local history and its relevance for us today. \nVisit the Arkell Museum website by clicking HERE \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Black in the Hudson Valley Book Talk Series - with Dr. Frankie Bailey
DESCRIPTION:Writer of crime fiction and non-fiction\, Frankie Bailey\, Professor\, School of Criminal Justice\, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy\, is a crime fiction writer par excellence. Applying her research into topics related to images of victims\, offenders\, and criminal justice agents in American culture to her interest in the intersections of criminal justice\, mass media/popular culture\, and American history\, Frankie’s nonfiction and crime fiction are not to be missed. Join Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza\, Underground Railroad Education Center\, the AJ Williams-Myers African Roots Library\, and League of Women Voters of Albany County on Wednesday\, February 23 from 4:30pm-5:30pm for the inaugural hybrid book talk with Frankie Bailey. \nIn-person guests are invited to attend at the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza located in Stuyvesant Plaza at 1475 Western Avenue in Albany\, New York. \nVirtual attendees will find a Zoom link below. \n  \nVisit https://www.frankieybailey.com/ to learn more about Frankie Bailey and her books. \nVisit https://africanrootslibrary.org/ to learn more about the A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Library located at 43 Gill Street in Kingston\, New York. \nVisit https://www.bhny.com/ to learn more about The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza. \nVisit https://www.lwv.org/local-leagues/lwv-albany-county to learn more about the League of Women Voters of Albany County. \nVisit https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/ to learn more about Underground Railroad Education Center. \n  \nWhile this event is free\, the sponsoring organizations would appreciate your considering donating to the organization of your choice in order to support future Book Talks. Details for each organization are on their respective websites. If you are interested in helping to plan and implement upcoming Book Talks\, please let The A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Library or Underground Railroad Education Center know of your interest via their website contact pages. \n  \n \n  \nZoom information is below — \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Feb 23\, 2022 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkceCgrDIjGdx9kWof_XsQoLaYVDLt9GcL \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/authors-of-note-a-book-talk-with-frankie-baily/
LOCATION:Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza\, 1475 Western Avenue\, Albany\, New York\, 12203
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SUMMARY:A New Interpretation of an Old Story
DESCRIPTION:Mary Liz and Paul Stewart will share via zoom the results of their Underground Railroad research with The Conkling Center in Glens Falls\, NY on Thursday\, February 24 from 2pm-3pm. \nTheir presentation\, “A New Interpretation of an Old Story”\, will address the Underground Railroad\, which is often remembered as being characterized by tunnels\, dark of night escapes\, coded language and hidey-holes\, as far more extensive and complex than these ideas have led us to believe. In the midst of significant pro-slavery sentiment\, New York State was home to many abolitionists working to abolish the institution of slavery in our state and nation and it was visited by many who had escaped enslavement and sought a life of freedom. Join with the Stewarts as they share a new interpretation of a very old story and explain the various initiatives in which Underground Railroad Education Center is engaged as it works to connect the public with this local history and its relevance for us today. \nCLICK HERE for information about The Conkling Center.
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/a-new-interpretation-of-an-old-story-2/
LOCATION:The Conkling Center\, 79 Warren St.\, Glens Faalls\, NY\, 128001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Girls Scouts visit The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence
DESCRIPTION:A Capital Region Juniors Girl Scout troop will visit The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence from 7pm-8pm on Monday\, February 28. They look forward to learning about local Underground Railroad activism and its place in the national and international Underground Railroad story\, and they look forward to learning about the relevance of Underground Railroad history with us today. \n  \n 
URL:https://undergroundrailroadhistory.org/event/girls-scouts-visit-the-stephen-and-harriet-myers-residence/
LOCATION:The Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence\, 194 Livingston Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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