Harriet Tubman Colourphobia Analysis

I found the panel discussion of Harriet Tubman, Colourphobia in Canada, Slave Cottages, and Amelia Etta Hall Johnson were all interesting topics that were discussed in in each presentation. Each panellist spoke clear and concise and got their points across what they were speaking about in their presentation. I liked how some of the presentations interconnected with each other by addressing some similar themes. Themes that were prevalent in a few of the discussions was transnational, underground railway, and living in St. Catharines. The first theme that was common in a few of the presentation was Transnational, which is extending or operating across national boundaries. For example, Harriete Tubman she understood the dynamics of the borders,

Harriet mission was to rescue enslaved families and help them to escape to Underground Railroad and lead them to the safe houses. She guided fugitives into Canada to the “Queen Soil” in Canada and resided in St. Catharines, Ontario. Living in St.Catharines was strategic place to live because it was near the America-Canadian border. This border allowed her access to re-enter between the two countries. Transnational was important concept in Dann discussion he explained how Harriet was born in America, but came to Canada to live in freedom. I thought it was fascinating learning about Harriet Tubman and all she did to help people escape to freedom. It’s interesting learning about history of how Harriet Tubman resided in St.Catharines, Ontario. It is great that they are in the process of building a museum about Harriet Tubman commemorating all of Harriet Tubman

Carol addressed Colourphobia in Canada and how it affected black culture when white people were prejudice against black people who had hatred feelings of hostility towards black people. She explained the importance of the Underground Railroad and how it allowed hundreds of slaves to escape from United States and seek freedom in Canada in the 1820s.It was interesting listening to history that took place in St. Catharine’s. This railroad was important in history for black slaves to escape and gain their independence and freedom. The thing I didn’t like about her presentation was that she read off her sheet, which was not engaging for the audience.

Third Panelist David Hemming discussed Slave Cottage, the “Coloured Village, and the Underground Railroad in Niagara-on-the Lake.. The presenter was having technical difficulties with his presentation, which took away from his presentation. It was distracting when the slides would change without him realizing then he would have to go back. I felt bad that the slideshow wasn’t working properly for him, but he persisted through trying his best. Despite the distraction he did well discussing about his topics. I liked his visual representation showing pictures for example, of the slave