SFP & David Manville Nominated for The Liberator Award


Sparrow Freedom Project was nominated for The Liberator Award, an award that highlights and acknowledges leading abolitionists from Ohio and Michigan. Many of our friends were nominated, including our very own SFP President, David Manville. Congratulations to all the nominees!

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