The North Star, also known as Polaris, is a bright star located nearly at the north celestial pole, which has historically served as a navigational aid for travelers. In the context of African American history, the term 'North Star' symbolizes hope, freedom, and the quest for escape from slavery, as it represented the direction that enslaved people aimed for in their journey to freedom, particularly towards the northern states and Canada where slavery was outlawed.
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