Norfolk man was first slave captured in New England under the Fugitive Slave Act, but still escaped to freedom

NORFOLK, Va. – For Black History Month, we’re highlighting important people and moments from throughout African American history. Today we are remembering a once enslaved man from Norfolk who stood trial after being captured but made it to freedom. Shadrach Minkins was born in Norfolk in 1814. He served…

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