The Underground Railroad and the Power of Religion in Northern Kentucky

Join us in the ballroom of the Scudder House for a thought-provoking discussion on the Underground Railroad and the power of Religion in Northern Kentucky. This lecture is FREE, however registration is required. Seating is limited. A cash bar and snacks will be available.

THE TALK:
In Northern Kentucky, the Underground Railroad thrived through the courage of freedom seekers and the spiritual resolve of religious communities. Churches and faith leaders provided sanctuary, moral guidance, and networks of resistance, demonstrating how deeply rooted religious conviction empowered a movement for liberation and justice across the Ohio River. This presentation will serve as a snapshot of this topic.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
As a Professor of History and Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences at Northern Kentucky University, with almost thirty-five years of academic experience at the university level, Dr. Eric R. Jackson has taught numerous classes in the fields of American and African American History, Race Relations, and Peace Studies. As an expert in Black Studies, Dr. Jackson has over 50 publications, including articles in such journals as Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies, Journal of African American History, and Journal of World Peace. He is currently working on a new book titled Full of Faith – Full of Hope: The History and Legacy of the Underground Railroad in Kentucky (University of Kentucky Press, 2026) and a second edition of Let Freedom Ring for Everyone (Summer 2025).

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