The Voice Of The Fugitive
Who made The Voice of The Fugitive newspaper
Henry Bibb and Mary Bibb
What type of family was Mary born into?
A free black family
When was this organization founded?
It was founded in 1851
Give 2 examples of an alternative way of using newspapers
Podcasts, social media
What happened to their office?
The office burnt down, and caught on fire
Where was the newspaper published?
Sandwich, Windsor, ON
When did Mary and Henry meet?
They met each other whilst Mary was working on the key end points of Underground Railroad
What did people do with this land?
They built their own houses, and created farms, to sustain a balanced lifestyle.
Which community was the Voice of The Fugitive mainly directed to?
The black communities/fugitives
What did she do after her husband died?
Opened up a school for all children, despite what they looked/came from
What is The Voice Of The Fugitive?
The first ever black ran abolitionist newspaper
He had 7 attempts of escape, and he escaped on the 7th one
How did Mary and Henry help/support those who have been enslaved?
They helped them settle in, and provided them with materials.
What do they advocate for?
Injustice, anti-slavery, equality, and education for everyone
What podcast did someone make about Henry and Mary?
The 519 podcast
What did they share in the newspaper?
They shared letters of people who had been enslaved and the unfair treatment that they had received
Who was Henry enslaved by?
His father.
How much land did they purchase?
They bought 2000-3000 acres of land.
Give an example of a modern day community that has been facing disempowerment ( In the slideshow or your choice)
Answer varies
List 5 things that you learned from this presentation
Answer varies
Who used the newspaper, and what did they use it for?
The refugees/fugitives/abolitionists used it for their reasonings and protests
She opened up a school for all children, and continued to inspire her beliefs
What was the purpose of the Refugee Home Society?
To help enslaved/fugitives settle in a land, arriving into Canada after being enslaved
What did they inspire many others to do? (SPECIFIC ANSWERS)
Treat everyone equally, stand up, go against unfair treatment
Where did Mary and Henry stay until the Fugitive Act passed
Detroit