Skidmore will host the 15th annual tribute to Solomon Northup, a free-born African-American who was abducted into slavery in 1841 and held for 12 years. His memoir, "Twelve Years a Slave," will soon be released as a film by Fox Searchlight. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:45:16 -0800 Campus,Community,Diversity,Events,Community,Solomon Northup,Twelve Years a Slave, Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:45:16 -0800 http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2013/jul/14/sol/