Dred Scott’s story a ‘springboard’ into authentic Black history

May. 29 | That in turn can help free both U.S. Whites and Blacks   By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   She always knew about them, but Dred and Harriet Scott’s great-great granddaughter says she’s learning more about them every day. Lynne Jackson heads...

How is Dred Scott connected to MN history?

Feb. 27 | By Charles Hallman Staff Writer   Many people don’t know that for a time, Dred Scott lived in Fort Snelling, where he met and married his wife, Harriet Robinson. Local community member Frank White and others are working to see this knowledge...

Black History Month Calendar of Events

Feb. 6 |   Black History Month Calendar of Events Through Thurs., Feb. 14   Saturday, February 9   11 am — Truth Be Told Spoken Word Workshop, Highland Park Library, 1974 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul For teens: Join us for a spoken word writing and performance...