O.U.R.’s name is inspired by the original Underground Railroad, which was a network that people oppressed by slavery in ...

O.U.R.’s name is inspired by the original Underground Railroad, which was a network that people oppressed by slavery in ...

O.U.R.’s name is inspired by the original Underground Railroad, which was a network that people oppressed by slavery in the U.S. used to escape to freedom. In our work today, we draw inspiration and courage from the 19th century Abolitionists who were determined to liberate the captive. ⁠ ⁠ ⁃William Still of Philadelphia was a “clerk” for the Underground Railroad and kept detailed records of freed slaves and their stories. These records helped many families reunite later. ⁠ ⁠ ⁃After escaping slavery in Maryland, Josiah Henson helped build a 500-person settlement in Canada to support other people that escaped slavery. ⁠ ⁠ ⁃The Hutchinson Family Singers sang about abolitionism (all 13 kids sang in the group at one time or another!). They toured the U.S. to entertain and educate about issues that were important to them, including ending slavery. ⁠ ⁠ ⁃Levi Coffin of Indiana was always prepared to feed and care for 15-20 fugitives at a time. He would wake in the middle of the night to light knocks on his door, and prepared beds and fires to keep newcomers warm and safe. ⁠ ⁠ The Underground Railroad worked because it was a network of people working together across the country. Everyone had a small part, but made a big difference.

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