Henry Highland Garnet served in Jamaica, Liberia, New York & Pittsburgh

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1815, Garnet and his family escaped to New York City when he was nine years old. In New York City, Garnet attended the African Free School. In the 1830s, Garnet continued his education at several institutions. He eventually ended up at the Oneida Institute in Whitesboro, New York, finishing … Continue reading Henry Highland Garnet served in Jamaica, Liberia, New York & Pittsburgh