"It ought to concern every person ...I’m talking about the injustice, the outrage, of human trafficking, which must be called by its true name—modern slavery..." —President Barack Obama
SOLOMON NORTHUP rose up from slavery and became an abolitionist & UGRR Conductor- a Freedom Fighter.
'Journey to Freedom' focuses on the common roles played by individual abolitionists throughout history— 21st Century Vannak Prum & 19th Century Solomon Northup—who were sold into slavery more than 150 years apart. WATCH: http://www.state.gov/j/tip/rls/other/2012/201404.htm
Your signature HONORS all Solomon Northups; THEN and NOW.
Let us hear Mr. President say "the Medal of Freedom shall be bestowed upon... SOLOMON NORTHUP".
SAVE the SOLOMON NORTHUPS of today- SIGN