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William Still (October 7, 1819 [1] [2] – July 14, 1902) was an African-American abolitionist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a conductor of the Underground Railroad and was responsible for aiding and assisting at least 649 slaves to freedom towards North.
Nov 9, 2022 · The remarkable and inspiring story of William Still, an unknown abolitionist who dedicated his life to managing a critical section of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia—the free state...
Although Still recognized the many contributions of white abolitionists, he portrayed the fugitives as courageous individuals who struggled for their own freedom. Still proudly exhibited his book at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876.
Dec 21, 2020 · William Still (October 7, 1821–July 14, 1902) was a prominent abolitionist and civil rights activist who coined the term Underground Railroad and, as one of the chief "conductors" in Pennsylvania, helped thousands of people achieve freedom and get settled away from enslavement.
Jan 13, 2023 · His latest book, Vigilance: The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad, is now available from Knopf. T he Underground Railroad ran straight through Philadelphia....
William Still, a free-born Black, became an abolitionist movement leader and writer during the antebellum period in American history. He was also one of the most successful Black businessmen in the history of the City of Philadelphia.
William Still (born 14 October 1992) is a professional football manager. He is currently the manager of Ligue 1 side Lens. He played youth and amateur football in Belgium before beginning coaching at age 17. In 2017, aged 24, he managed Lierse in the Belgian First Division B, and also led Beerschot in the same league four years later.
Apr 26, 2021 · William Still (1821–1902), who coordinated the Eastern Line of the Underground Railroad and was a pillar of the entire Railroad itself, is known for his book, Underground Railroad (1872), the only first-person account of Black activities on the Underground Railroad written and self-published by an African American.
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May 21, 2018 · William Still (1821-1902), African American abolitionist, philanthropist, and business person, became an important strategist for the Underground Rail road and wrote an account of the hundreds of slaves he aided in their flight to freedom.
Between 1871 and his death in 1902, William Still ensured his historical legacy by devoting himself to black social causes, promoting racial pride among the next generation of African Americans, and writing, publishing, and marketing his book The Underground Railroad.
