Pittsburgh Black History Pt. 1 — Pittsburgh & The Underground Railroad Long before steel defined Pittsburgh, Black resistance did. In the 19th century, Pittsburgh was a critical stop on the Underground Railroad — not just because of its rivers, but because of its people. Free Black residents and abolitionists organized vigilance committees, sheltered freedom seekers, and openly defied slave catchers and federal law. And this is only the beginning, laying the groundwork for centuries of Black organizing, culture, and survival in the city. #BlackHistoryMonth #UndergroundRailroad #PittsburghHistory #BlackLivesMatter #BlackResistance