American to the Backbone

"American to the Backbone" recounts the incredible story of James Pennington, a former slave who escaped at 19 and rose to become a prominent figure in the Antebellum abolitionist movement. After studying at Yale, he was ordained as a priest and gained international recognition as an anti-slavery advocate, becoming the first person of African descent to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Heidelberg. Pennington's pioneering activism included writing the first “History of the Colored People” and challenging racial segregation in New York City, ultimately influencing the civil rights struggle. This audiobook brings to light the life of a forgotten hero whose contributions laid the groundwork for future generations.