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A Portland walking tour exposed Maine’s hidden slavery history, linking the state to the Underground Railroad and Black contributions.
A Black history walking tour in Portland, Maine, revealed the state’s overlooked ties to slavery and the Underground Railroad, challenging the myth that Maine was free of slavery.
Led by Merita McKenzie and historian Bob Greene, nearly 80 attendees explored sites like the historic Abyssinian Meeting House and waterfront areas where enslaved people arrived by ship.
Organized by Lisa Jones of Black Travel Maine, the event highlighted African American contributions to the city’s development and emphasized the importance of recognizing Black history as central to Maine’s identity during Black History Month.
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Un recorrido a pie por Portland expuso la historia oculta de la esclavitud de Maine, vinculando el estado con el ferrocarril subterráneo y las contribuciones negras.