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My Ancestors Were Conductors on the Underground Railroad

Like Harriet Tubman, they too helped others to get free

Melissa Henderson
Nov 5 · 6 min read
A photo of Cape May.
A photo of Cape May.
Cape May, NJ. Photo: mbtrama/Flickr

“Where are you from?” This is the question I am asked most frequently, beginning in my college years. Going to school in New York presented my first real opportunity to forge an identity, which I had no choice but to navigate. I often answered, “I’m Black American.” But my…

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An international lifestyle journalist and businesswoman publishing content about urban experiences & beyond. This is her HEELS IN THE FAST LANE column.

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