Gerrit Smith was an abolitionist who was born in 1797 in New York. He was a wealthy man who used his wealth and influence to help hundreds of Africans move through New York into Canada on the underground railroad.
Each day throughout the month of February, The National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum, has been presenting short videos that address the contributions and struggles of African-Americans
In honor of Black History Month, Historian and author Marsha Mortimore will be giving a talk on the history and accomplishments of black Schenectadians.