• HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN
  • STAY THE BALLANTINE HOUSE
  • WRITING and PODCAST
  • VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
  • UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
  • MAPPING SLAVERY NEWARK
  • REVOLUTIONARY WRITERS
  • CONNECT WITH US
  • RESOURCES
  • INSTAGRAM

Let's stay connected! Click here to share your email.

  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
  • BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN
  • STAY THE BALLANTINE HOUSE
  • WRITING and PODCAST
  • VIRTUAL EXHIBITION
  • UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
  • MAPPING SLAVERY NEWARK
  • REVOLUTIONARY WRITERS
  • CONNECT WITH US
  • RESOURCES
  • INSTAGRAM
Noelle Lorraine Williams | Curator

INSPIRE! Exhibition RESOURCES

Inspire! Newark's Underground Railroad exhibition was created on the occasion of the creation Harriet Tubman Monument.

These resources are intended to be of use to elementary, high school students and adults.


Submit any comments, questions or feedback on the Connect With Us page.

Related Readings - Harriet's Newark Sisters in Black Freedom

Download PDF

Coloring pages

HARRIET's NEWARK SISTERS IN BLACK LIBERATION

Like Harriet Tubman, Black women in Newark used their intelligence, money, and leadership skills to liberate themselves and others.

Download PDF

Coloring pages

HARRIET's NEWARK SISTERS IN BLACK LIBERATION

Ellen Cordelia King

Enslaved Black women faced unrelenting violence against their bodies, minds and spirit. Harriet Tubman is a symbol for the thousands of women that attempted to free themselves and their people from slavery and oppression. Newark women claimed freedom for themselves and built a supportive community.


Download PDF

Poetry page

The History of Our Culture by Margie "Mia X" Johnson

Download PDF

The former Plane Street Colored Church in Newark (Renamed FREDERICK DOUGLASS FIELD) IS A NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD NETWORK TO FREEDOM SITE.

Connect With Us

  • HOME
  • BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN
  • STAY THE BALLANTINE HOUSE
  • WRITING and PODCAST
  • VIDEOS
  • MAPPING SLAVERY NEWARK
  • REVOLUTIONARY WRITERS
  • REVOLUTIONARY NEWARK READ
  • CONNECT WITH US
  • INSTAGRAM

Black Power! 19th Century

Copyright © 2026 Black Power! 19th Century - All Rights Reserved.

EXHIBITION OPENS AT PROJECT FOR EMPTY SPACE

Welcome! "Black Revolutionary Women: 250 Years of A Colony Within A Colony" is currently open at Project for Empty Space in Newark, 800 Broad Street (Enter gallery on Edison Street).Gallery hours are 11-5 Tuesday-Friday, special events will be announced.

Learn more