Abolitionists based in the Pittsburgh region reflected the diversity of the national movement. Martin R. Delany was a Black Pittsburgh leader in the local and national abolitionist movement. Mary Peck Bond was a great participant as well, forming the first ever elderly home. Charles Avery was the founder of the Allegheny known as Avery College, an early educational institution created exclusively for African-Americans. These Abolitionists were very important to the end of slavery, and the advancement of black people.
These three famous affiliates of black history have done extraordinary tasks to either help end slavery, or help blacks strive after slavery ended. First, Martin R. Delany was part of the Underground Railroad, and helped many fugitive slaves get away. Second, Mary Peck Bond founded an elderly home to take care of her aunt, and other elderly in need. Last, Charles Avery founded the Allegheny Institute which later was known as Avery College, an …show more content…
First, Mary Peck Bond also establishes and maintains strong relationships with historically Black colleges and/or universities that have gerontology programs. Next, Martian R. Delany lead the Vigilance Committee that helped relocate fugitive slaves, helping to form the Young Men's Literary and Moral Reform Society, and joining the integrated militia to help defend the black community against white mob attacks. Last, Charles Avery was an ardent abolitionist who actively assisted the escape of runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. Avery supported the African colonization program, gave financial assistance to the new nation of Liberia, and was outspoken in his denunciation of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, which required the return of runaway slaves to their Southern masters. That is how those three supporters of black history have done other smaller tasks that also drastically helped black people
These three famous affiliates of black history have done extraordinary tasks to either help end slavery, or help blacks strive after slavery ended. First, Martin R. Delany was part of the Underground Railroad, and helped many fugitive slaves get away. Second, Mary Peck Bond founded an elderly home to take care of her aunt, and other elderly in need. Last, Charles Avery founded the Allegheny Institute which later was known as Avery College, an …show more content…
First, Mary Peck Bond also establishes and maintains strong relationships with historically Black colleges and/or universities that have gerontology programs. Next, Martian R. Delany lead the Vigilance Committee that helped relocate fugitive slaves, helping to form the Young Men's Literary and Moral Reform Society, and joining the integrated militia to help defend the black community against white mob attacks. Last, Charles Avery was an ardent abolitionist who actively assisted the escape of runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. Avery supported the African colonization program, gave financial assistance to the new nation of Liberia, and was outspoken in his denunciation of the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law, which required the return of runaway slaves to their Southern masters. That is how those three supporters of black history have done other smaller tasks that also drastically helped black people