Black History Facts for Today by Yenoba.com
October 7Gabriel Prosser, co-assembler of over 1,000 slaves with plans to march on and seize Richmond, VA, was hanged on this date in 1800. Two slaves became frightened and revealed their plans.

William Still, author of the Underground Railroad Records, was born on this date in 1821.

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