Today we honor Harriet Jacobs

Did you know one of history’s most powerful voices once called Rochester home?

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Before publishing her landmark book, Harriet Jacobs managed the Anti-Slavery Office in the Talman Building—right next door to Frederick Douglass’s North Star. From 1849–1850, she was a vital link in the Underground Railroad, turning Rochester into a sanctuary for those seeking freedom. Her bravery as an author and advocate reshaped the movement for justice.