An enslaved preacher from Virginia known for leading a significant rebellion against slavery in 1831, marked by his religious visions and profound commitment to militant resistance.

A free Black man from Ohio involved in the abolitionist movement and known for his active participation in the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue and John Brown’s raid at Harper’s Ferry.

A fugitive from slavery who joined John Brown’s raid at Harper’s Ferry, noted for his association with Frederick Douglass and his involvement in the abolitionist cause.

A free Black man whose motivation to join John Brown’s raid was driven by a desire to secure freedom for his enslaved wife and children in Virginia.

A "resurrectionist" at the Medical College of Virginia, involved in acquiring bodies for medical research, navigating the challenges of an unusual and controversial occupation.

Worked as a "resurrectionist" at the Medical College of Georgia, both as an enslaved person and after emancipation, preparing bodies for dissection over decades.

An enslaved person known for his resolute stance and religious beliefs while awaiting execution for organizing a rebellion, illustrating the courage often required in resistance efforts.