6000+ Declarations of Independence

Through original comic art by artist Joe Young and historical storytelling, this exhibit explores how Black abolitionists claimed freedom, dignity, and humanity in a nation that denied them all three. Centering the lives and writings of figures including Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Sojourner Truth, and Josiah Henson, the exhibition examines storytelling as both resistance and liberation. Through immersive visuals, literary activism, and community engagement designed for visitors of all ages, the exhibit invites audiences to reflect on the enduring pursuit of liberty and the power of declaring one’s own humanity.