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Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

Visit the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.
Posted By: Hija Chang on October 04, 2025


The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is the preeminent cultural learning center for inclusive freedom — locally, nationally and globally.

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Freedom Center Voices
October 7, 2022

Henrietta Wood: The Enslaved Woman Who Sued for (and Won) Reparations
“The suit was about more than Henrietta Wood alone. It was about what former slaves were owed for their enslavement, as well as about the real differences that restitution could make.”

In short, reparations mean making amends in the form of compensation to individuals who have been wronged. There are diverse types of reparations, but the most common use is in reference to right the wrong of the institution of slavery. There have been small victories in cases like Bruce’s Beach where the governor of California authorized the land to the descendants of a Black couple who were banished from Manhattan Beach in a racist attack in the early 20th century.



However, in the long history of reparations, enslaved people have rarely won cases against their enslavers. But a Black woman became one the few enslaved people who successfully sued for and won reparations – Henrietta Wood.
https://freedomcenter.org/voice/henrietta-...

Enjoy free admission on the fifth and third Sunday each month, plus MLK Day and Juneteenth.
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center creates a collective heritage, a more complete history that unites our local and national community. Our museum helps shape and reflect our community, making us a community anchor and convener of dialogue. By providing free access to our galleries through our Fifth Third Community Days, we are equipping a new generation of freedom seekers and advocates with the education and resources needed to make positive personal and collective impact.

Reserve your tickets online or in-person.
https://freedomcenter.org/

Fifth Third Community Days are made possible through the generous support of the Fifth Third Foundation.
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