He said “Solomon Northup Freedom Day” reaffirms “the necessity of eradicating modern-day slavery, human trafficking and racial prejudice.” John Katko of New York marked the occasion in Congress, saying Northup “became a fierce abolitionist” after his rescue. Kathleen Marchione championed a proclamation in that chamber. The resolution acknowledges Northup as “a valiant citizen who fought for abolition” and “affirms the importance of protecting our rights to freedom and the eradication of modern-day slavery.” 22 as “Solomon Northup’s Homecoming” in the state. 4 as “Solomon Northup Freedom Day” and Jan. New York State Assemblyman Dan Stec had a legislative proclamation adopted designating Jan. Glens Falls Mayor Dan Hall called upon “all residents to educate themselves about the Solomon Northup story and his personal fight for freedom and equality and the greater message about the fight for human rights throughout the world.” 22, marking the day he returned to Glens Falls, being designated as “Solomon Northup Homecoming Day.” The most recent day in his honor was Jan. That event, called "Solomon Northup Freedom Day," was marked with a bus tour of important sites mentioned in the book and speeches at the courthouse. 4 at the Avoyelles Parish Courthouse in Marksville, where Northup was granted his freedom Jan. Our vision to mark the year’s events is to ensure Solomon’s seat at the table and his voice and his experience is present in today’s writing of our history for future generations.”
“The support demonstrated to our project emphasizes the relevance of Solomon’s story 176 years since his enslavement and the 210 years since his birth. “We behold a legacy with vast importance,” the two women said in a press release. Northup descendant Melissa Howell, director of the Solomon Northup Legacy organization, is working with family member Irene Northup-Zahos in organizing 165th anniversary events to mark their famous ancestor’s release from slavery and return to New York in 1853. Congress, plan to commemorate the 165th anniversary of his release from slavery in Avoyelles Parish in January 1853. Several other municipalities including the State of New York as well as the U.S. Solomon Northup, whose experience as a free black man sold into slavery has been immortalized in his autobiography and an Academy Award-winning film, was recently honored by his hometown of Glens Falls, N.Y.
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