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They were the Black power couple of the anti-slavery movement. Canada declared them people of national significance. They’re still avidly studied by Underground Railroad historians around the world.
To the person who stole the bronze plaque honouring Henry and Mary Bibb from the park in historic Sandwich named after Mary, this is why you need to return it. Because people need to know about the incredible lives of this remarkable couple.
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City of Windsor names park after slavery abolitionist, pioneering Black publisher
A park in Windsor s Sandwich Town has been renamed to honour a woman who co-founded an anti-slavery newspaper and was an educator and abolitionist leader.
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Posted: Feb 02, 2021 2:54 PM ET | Last Updated: February 2
The newly named Mary E. Bibb Park is located next to Mackenzie Hall on Sandwich Street in Windsor.(Jacob Barker/CBC)