March 11, 20190Comments

Mary Bibb: Black Educator, Abolitionist & Journalist

For Women’s History Month I’d like to highlight a black woman crusader who has been largely unrecognized. Meet Mary Bibb, a historical character featured in my novel for kids, Dark

by Cindy Noonan

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March 4, 20190Comments

Paul Cuffee: Black American Shipping Magnate

Paul Cuffee was born in 1759 on an island near New Bedford, MA to a free black man and a Wampanoag Indian woman. Coffee's father had been captured and enslaved

by Cindy Noonan

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February 12, 20190Comments

JOHN W. JONES: Unsung Black American Hero

Digging for nuggets of history for my novel, Dark Enough to See the Stars, I uncovered some rare treasures. Brave people who put their lives on the line to help slaves

by Cindy Noonan

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October 3, 20170Comments

Philadelphia Underground Railroad Sites

Are you a history buff? Do stories about the Underground Railroad peak your interest? http://Visitphilly.com has put together an incredibly easy-to-follow guide to Underground Railroad sites in the city. Areas

by Cindy Noonan

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August 10, 20161Comments

Will the Real Paul Revere Please Stand Up?

Before the American Revolution, Paul Revere made his famous ride to Lexington to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British were coming on April 18, 1775. He stopped

by Cindy Noonan

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