Kari-Lynn Wirth
Thousands Travel to Buffalo for Historic Convention
The National Liberty Party Convention was held in Buffalo on August 30 and 31, 1843.
Negro Movement: Historicial Convention in Buffalo
The Negro Convention Movement in the 1840s brought African Americans from across the nation together in a number of cities to discuss issues. One of two significant conferences occurred in Buffalo in 1843: the National Conference of Colored Citizens.
Underground Railroad: The Journey to Freedom
In the late 1800s, the Underground Railroad emerged as a grouping of secret routes and safe homes. Used by runaway slaves, they obtained their freedom by either escaping into Canada or living in a Northern State.
Dr. Bannon Discussion: WBLK Founder, ‘The Hound”
You love listening to WBLK and now’s your chance to learn more about the station you love!
Joseph Hodge, First Resident of Buffalo
Joseph Hodge was born into slavery and died a successful business man.