Aha Moment: The Underground Railroad

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In the 19th century, the First Congregational Church of Detroit was a safe-house along the Underground Railroad. Today the church houses the “Underground Railroad Living Museum.” For Therese Peterson, playing an Underground Railroad hero inspired her own act of bravery. Produced by Zak Rosen.

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