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I was inspired to write ""Solomon Northup: Hope Out of Darkness"" because I had become curious about the Northup Trail after seeing historical markers erected throughout my home area. I have toured the trail many times, learning about Solomon Northup's twelve years as a slave and how it all took place right here in Louisiana. In 2014, when the movie about his slavery won the Academy Award, I had the opportunity to share my research on his trail and photos to create a feature article that was published in several newspapers. During my decades of writing for newspapers, radio, and television, no other story made such an impact on me as I learned more about this important part of American history. When I heard of plans to create a sculpture and permanent memorial to Solomon Northup, I knew there remained much more to be told, and I hoped to share what I would learn during the statue's journey. As many speakers on that journey remarked, there remains much more to be done.
""This enduring monument exists from the activism and advocacy of a small group of people, and only together can we repair the cracks in the foundation of our collective inherited national histories. Let Solomon Northup's message of tribulation and perseverance connect our past to our future, and resonate through the centuries to invigorate new generations to strive for restorative justice and unity."" -- Wesley Wofford, Fellow of the National Sculpture Society ""The power of remembering one-time slave Solomon Northup with a statue cannot be underestimated for keeping his story front and center for future generations. Larry Jorgensen has beautifully captured Northrup and his statue's history in this book."" -- Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD and award-winning author of Kawbawgam: The Chief, The Legend, The Man
