Sept. 22, 2026 ~ In this episode of Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Robert Livernois takes listeners to Detroit’s riverfront and the Gateway to Freedom International Memorial, a powerful tribute to those who journeyed along the Underground Railroad in search of freedom. Standing at the foot of Woodward Avenue near Hart Plaza, the memorial commemorates “Midnight,” the code name for the final stop before freedom across the Detroit River in Canada. Through the striking bronze sculptures created by renowned artist Ed Dwight, the site captures the courage, hope, and determination of freedom seekers who risked everything for a chance at a new life, while serving as a lasting reminder of Detroit’s pivotal role in one of the most important chapters of American history.