North Star: Minnesota's Black Pioneers
Pilgrim's Progress
Clip: Episode 1 | 7m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1863, Missouri slave preacher Robert Hickman led a community of African Americans...
In 1863, Missouri slave preacher Robert Hickman led a community of African Americans up the Mississippi on a raft to escape slavery. The group landed in St. Paul and formed Pilgrims Baptist Church, named for their courageous journey. The church has been an extended family for many blacks and continues to thrive today.
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North Star: Minnesota's Black Pioneers is a local public television program presented by Twin Cities PBS
North Star: Minnesota's Black Pioneers
Pilgrim's Progress
Clip: Episode 1 | 7m 28sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1863, Missouri slave preacher Robert Hickman led a community of African Americans up the Mississippi on a raft to escape slavery. The group landed in St. Paul and formed Pilgrims Baptist Church, named for their courageous journey. The church has been an extended family for many blacks and continues to thrive today.
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