Despite a court ruling favoring the railroad, the Smiths, supported by the Institute for Justice, appealed to the GA Supreme Court. Their fight highlights systemic challenges Black landowners face in preserving their land and history.
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A railroad company, backed by GA govt, plans to seize part of their land via eminent domain for a 4.5-mile rail spur. The Smiths argue it devalues their property & threatens their family’s legacy and historical significance. 2/3
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The village thrived,with many African Americans using property ownership to gain voting rights. However, in 1857, Seneca Village was destroyed through eminent domain to make way for Central Park, displacing its residents and scattering the community. It’s history was forgotten until the 1990’s.
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After the Civil War, they returned to the U.S. and established a school in Georgia for newly freed African Americans. Their remarkable story of courage, ingenuity, and resilience remains a testament to the fight for freedom & equality.
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Following their escape, the Crafts became prominent abolitionists, sharing their story in the 1860 book *Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom*. They settled in Boston, but the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act forced them to flee to England, where they raised 5 children.
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forged passes and clever disguises to avoid detection. Their journey was fraught with close calls, including encounters with suspicious officials and slave traders, but their quick thinking and unwavering resolve saw them through. After a harrowing four-day trip, they arrived in Philadelphia on
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for African-American women. She also started a Black Beauty School focusing on Black hair care.
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Malone always had an interest in hair care and in high school studied chemistry.

Malone started experimenting with hair and created different hair-care products. She developed & manufactured her own line of non-damaging hair straighteners, special oils, and hair-stimulant products for #Black
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