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My cousins Tracey Cain & Keith Bell & I were asked to speak at a plaque unveiling in the township of Wellesley #Ontario where our ancestors settled after taking the Underground Railroad to 🇨🇦

This area aka the #QueensBush is the place where 1500 freedom seekers settled after escaping slavery.
09:16 PM - Aug 27, 2023
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These kind folks from the Wellesley Twp Historical Society put together this ceremony & plaque commemoration.

So blessed to be apart of this event. #QueensBush #Ontario 🍁 #BlackHistory365
12:35 PM - Aug 28, 2023
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The 3rd Corey
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Thank you 😊 I didn’t know what to expect. They had an MP, the mayor, the local paper & a crowd of residents for the unveiling. The townsfolk were so hospitable & genuinely curious to hear abt our family’s history. It was really something.
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09:41 PM - Aug 27, 2023
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Wonderful story. I’m sure a wonderful experience and sadly shouldn’t there be some of that hospitality and kindness here in this country for everyone. I’m so glad you were recognized and appreciated
09:58 PM - Aug 27, 2023
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