Underground Railroad Legacy Book Talk

Join us this September, International Underground Railroad Month, to celebrate the release of with co-authors Dr. John and Ananda Leeke.

Dr. Leeke's ancestors escaped slavery through Maryland's Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada. Now 85, he has spent six decades breaking barriers in education and corporate America. Co-written with his daughter, their powerful memoir chronicles their family's 150-year journey from bondage to boardrooms.

September honors the enduring legacy of the Underground Railroad, including the escapes of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. Drawing on their family’s history, the authors will share stories that connect Maryland’s historic network of freedom seekers to today’s ongoing pursuit of justice.

These individuals have a rich history in the fight for social justice, beginning long before the current conversations surrounding DEI. Don’t miss this chance to hear their remarkable story and take part in a conversation that spans generations of resilience, courage, and change.

John F. Leeke, Ph.D., is a change agent, organizer, advocate, digital senior citizen activist, podcaster, and blogger who lives in Maryland. Dr. Leeke is a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School, Indiana State University, University of Michigan, and Union Institute.

Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke is an artist, author, coach, human design doula, and digital communications professional who lives in Washington, DC. Leeke is a graduate of Elizabeth Seton High School, Morgan State University, Howard University School of Law, and Georgetown University Law Center.

Host or Publisher Bridgett, Kimberly, and Xina