William Still: SHEPHERD of EMANCIPATION.

William Still: Shepherd of Emancipation is an article that explores the life and work of William Still, a key figure in the Underground Railroad. Born to parents who had been enslaved, Still grew up with a deep understanding of the damage caused by slavery. He eventually moved to Philadelphia, where he became a leader of the Vigilance Committee, an organization dedicated to aiding fugitive slaves. Still helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom, including the famous escape of Henry "Box" Brown. He also raised funds for the Underground Railroad and kept detailed records of the fugitives he assisted. After the Civil War, Still continued to support the Black community and became a historian of the Underground Railroad. His book, The Underground Railroad, solidified his place in history as the "father of the Underground Railroad." The article also provides background information on Philadelphia's role in the abolitionist movement and the story of Peter Still, one of William Still's long-lost brothers who was reunited with his family through the Underground Railroad. [Extracted from the article]