University of Virginia Center for Digital History. The Freedom Center, with an anticipated grand opening in 2003, will develop the historic themes of the Underground Railroad as they relate to contemporary society through commemoration, education and inspiration. This page provides links to a variety of research material and exhibition sites. Available here for the first time will be all the narratives of fugitive and former slaves published in broadsides, pamphlets, or book form in English up to 1920. Also included are many of the biographies of former slaves published in English before 1920.
Former slaves tell their story.
Interviews recorded in the 1930 s and 1940 s. Organizations African American Organizations Provides links to dozens of national and professional organizations. Provides links to other civil rights organizations. The League is a nonprofit, community-based organization headquartered in New York City, with affiliates in 34 states and the District of Columbia. The mission of the League is to assist African Americans in the achievement of social and economic equality.