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The Extraordinary Story of John Sella Martin

JS Martin

Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI

Born in 1832, he was enslaved by 11 different enslavers before fleeing Alabama, reaching Southfield via the Underground Railroad in 1857. Here, he was sheltered and educated by local abolitionist minister, J.S.T. Milligan for six weeks before continuing his amazing life journey. This is the story of John Sella Martin, who became a highly regarded orator and minister, anti-slavery activist, colleague of Frederick Douglass and one of the most important forces in the anti-slavery movement in America and England.

The evening’s talk will be presented by Leslie Pielack and Joy Young of the Oakland County Underground Railroad Research Project. Everyone is invited and admission is gratis but reservations are requested. Register here via localhop.com.