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History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 day ago

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago
History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Henry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago
History

David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World

David Walker's 'The Appeal' was a radical abolitionist text calling for immediate action against slavery and revealing the hypocrisy of American society.
History
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 day ago

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 week ago
History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Henry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago
History

David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World

David Walker's 'The Appeal' was a radical abolitionist text calling for immediate action against slavery and revealing the hypocrisy of American society.
more#abolitionism
London politics
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Exhibition tells the story of the slaves who fueled Britain's postal empire

The exhibition highlights the overlooked history of enslaved individuals working on Britain's postal ships despite the abolition of slavery.
#civil-war
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

Lincoln's advocacy for the Union evolved after earlier attempts to peacefully end slavery.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Average American Is Stumped By These Simple Civil War Questions

The Civil War was primarily fueled by the issues of slavery and states' rights, deeply dividing the nation.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

Lincoln's advocacy for the Union evolved after earlier attempts to peacefully end slavery.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Average American Is Stumped By These Simple Civil War Questions

The Civil War was primarily fueled by the issues of slavery and states' rights, deeply dividing the nation.
more#civil-war
#abolition
Social justice
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

March 1, 1828: Sojourner Truth goes to court

Isabella Baumfree, later known as Sojourner Truth, became the first Black woman to win a court case against a white individual in New York.
Social justice
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

March 1, 1828: Sojourner Truth goes to court

Isabella Baumfree, later known as Sojourner Truth, became the first Black woman to win a court case against a white individual in New York.
more#abolition
#human-rights
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Firm paid to house migrants in hotels loses Home Office contract over performance and behaviour' UK politics live

Government officials face allegations of negligence regarding slavery concerns in energy contracts and asylum housing provisions.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Former slave-turned-pro-Israel activist calls for hostages to be freed at Passover: 'We are in it together'

Simon Deng implores Hamas to release hostages this Passover, drawing from his own experience of enslavement in Sudan.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Firm paid to house migrants in hotels loses Home Office contract over performance and behaviour' UK politics live

Government officials face allegations of negligence regarding slavery concerns in energy contracts and asylum housing provisions.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Former slave-turned-pro-Israel activist calls for hostages to be freed at Passover: 'We are in it together'

Simon Deng implores Hamas to release hostages this Passover, drawing from his own experience of enslavement in Sudan.
more#human-rights
#american-history
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

'To my old master' - a freed slave answers the request to return to his old plantation | Aeon Videos

Laurence Fishburne's reading of Jourdon Anderson's letter highlights the perspective of a freedman asserting his worth after escaping slavery.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Annette Gordon-Reed on the Dark Side of the American Story

Current racial issues in America are deeply historical and not a departure from its narrative.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 weeks ago
History

Notes on the State of Virginia

Thomas Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia examines various state issues, notably addressing slavery and racial superiority.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Power of a False Lost Cause' Christmas Myth

Christmas traditions have been manipulated politically, obscuring the realities of slavery and influencing contemporary political movements in the U.S.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

'To my old master' - a freed slave answers the request to return to his old plantation | Aeon Videos

Laurence Fishburne's reading of Jourdon Anderson's letter highlights the perspective of a freedman asserting his worth after escaping slavery.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Annette Gordon-Reed on the Dark Side of the American Story

Current racial issues in America are deeply historical and not a departure from its narrative.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 weeks ago
History

Notes on the State of Virginia

Thomas Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia examines various state issues, notably addressing slavery and racial superiority.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Power of a False Lost Cause' Christmas Myth

Christmas traditions have been manipulated politically, obscuring the realities of slavery and influencing contemporary political movements in the U.S.
more#american-history
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago
London politics

The Women of Llanrumney, Stratford East - Review

The Women of Llanrumney explores the dark realities of slavery through humor and shocking revelations, resonating with audiences.
#reparations
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey finds

Britons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery

California formally apologizes for slavery and acknowledges its enduring impacts on Black Americans through new reparations legislation.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
History

NY's reparations push denies complicated history too complex to be reduced to a check

The NYC Council is proposing a task force to investigate reparations for the descendants of enslaved Americans, igniting debates about historical injustices and fairness for taxpayers.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Legacies of Slavery Across the Americas Still Shape Our Politics

Public debates on reparations for slavery have intensified alongside broader discussions on racial legacies amid political actions in the U.S.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey finds

Britons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery

California formally apologizes for slavery and acknowledges its enduring impacts on Black Americans through new reparations legislation.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
History

NY's reparations push denies complicated history too complex to be reduced to a check

The NYC Council is proposing a task force to investigate reparations for the descendants of enslaved Americans, igniting debates about historical injustices and fairness for taxpayers.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Legacies of Slavery Across the Americas Still Shape Our Politics

Public debates on reparations for slavery have intensified alongside broader discussions on racial legacies amid political actions in the U.S.
more#reparations
#history
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Volunteer to Transcribe Historical Records of Enslaved New Yorkers

New York City is initiating a volunteer-driven project to transcribe records of enslaved individuals, enhancing public access to historical documents.
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's ties to slavery will be explored in this major new exhibition

Brooklyn has significant historical ties to slavery, uncovered in the new exhibit exploring these legacies.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Volunteer to Transcribe Historical Records of Enslaved New Yorkers

New York City is initiating a volunteer-driven project to transcribe records of enslaved individuals, enhancing public access to historical documents.
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's ties to slavery will be explored in this major new exhibition

Brooklyn has significant historical ties to slavery, uncovered in the new exhibit exploring these legacies.
more#history
#brooklyn-history
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brooklyn's fraught history with slavery is examined in a new exhibit

The exhibition 'Trace/s' challenges simplified narratives by exploring the legacy of slavery in Brooklyn's history through archival documents and personal stories.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New Exhibit Reveals Brooklyn's Untold History of Slavery

The exhibition 'Trace/s' reveals Brooklyn's overlooked ties to slavery, challenging misconceptions about its historical narrative.
It highlights the profound impact of slavery on Brooklyn's identity, aiming to broaden public understanding.
fromGothamist
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The story of the Black 'Brooklynites' and their fight for freedom in NYC

Brooklyn's history includes significant Black communities that fought for freedom and reflects the borough's ties to slavery.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery

The exhibition highlights Brooklyn's overlooked history of slavery and the contributions of local historians.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brooklyn's fraught history with slavery is examined in a new exhibit

The exhibition 'Trace/s' challenges simplified narratives by exploring the legacy of slavery in Brooklyn's history through archival documents and personal stories.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New Exhibit Reveals Brooklyn's Untold History of Slavery

The exhibition 'Trace/s' reveals Brooklyn's overlooked ties to slavery, challenging misconceptions about its historical narrative.
It highlights the profound impact of slavery on Brooklyn's identity, aiming to broaden public understanding.
fromGothamist
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The story of the Black 'Brooklynites' and their fight for freedom in NYC

Brooklyn's history includes significant Black communities that fought for freedom and reflects the borough's ties to slavery.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery

The exhibition highlights Brooklyn's overlooked history of slavery and the contributions of local historians.
more#brooklyn-history
Law
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today

Prigg v. Pennsylvania illustrates the enduring influence of slavery on American legal principles, persistently referenced in contemporary jurisprudence.
#historical-records
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

City seeks volunteers to help with new project to make enslaved New Yorkers historical records public | amNewYork

New York City will publicly transcribe historical records of enslaved individuals, promoting accessibility and awareness of their legacy.
Volunteers are needed to assist in transcribing these important historical documents.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

The Caribbean faces a cultural heritage crisis, with natural disasters destroying historical records of enslaved African people and the need for urgent preservation.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

City seeks volunteers to help with new project to make enslaved New Yorkers historical records public | amNewYork

New York City will publicly transcribe historical records of enslaved individuals, promoting accessibility and awareness of their legacy.
Volunteers are needed to assist in transcribing these important historical documents.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

The Caribbean faces a cultural heritage crisis, with natural disasters destroying historical records of enslaved African people and the need for urgent preservation.
more#historical-records
#historical-research
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lloyd's Register apologises for its role in trafficking enslaved people from Africa

Lloyd's Register has apologized for its historical role in the slave trade but faces criticism for not taking further action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Lloyd's Register apologises for its role in trafficking enslaved people from Africa

Lloyd's Register has apologized for its historical role in the slave trade but faces criticism for not taking further action.
more#historical-research
#historical-legacy
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Much Do You Really Know About the American Civil War?

The American Civil War's legacy shapes modern U.S. society and understanding of its history is essential for interpreting current conflicts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery

Justin Welby confronts his ancestral ties to slavery and emphasizes the Church of England's responsibility to address its historical legacies.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Much Do You Really Know About the American Civil War?

The American Civil War's legacy shapes modern U.S. society and understanding of its history is essential for interpreting current conflicts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery

Justin Welby confronts his ancestral ties to slavery and emphasizes the Church of England's responsibility to address its historical legacies.
more#historical-legacy
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago
Online Community Development

Harvard Gazette Weekly News Quiz February 14 - Harvard Gazette

Harvard expands its partnership with American Ancestors for descendant research related to slavery.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

The Neglected History of Slavery in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Slavery persisted in medieval Europe, challenging previous beliefs about its disappearance after Antiquity.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 months ago

I study modern-day slavery and here's what I've learned about how enslavers try to justify their actions

The ongoing influence of historical justifications for slavery shapes contemporary human trafficking issues.
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
3 months ago

Inside the Struggle to Preserve Georgia's Butler Island, Home to a Notorious Plantation

Butler Island's history represents the harsh realities of slavery, with a focus on the resilience of the enslaved people who worked the land.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Even George Washington Was a Tyrant

George Washington's legacy is complex; although admired, it is intertwined with his role as a tyrant and enslaver.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Writing

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Feds probe racist cotton-picking' texts sent to Black Americans

Anonymous racist texts invoking slavery prompted nationwide investigations by the FBI and law enforcement agencies, alarming multiple communities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals his ancestral link to slavery

Archbishop Welby revealed his ancestor's connection to slavery, advocating for recognition and accountability regarding historical injustices.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
UK politics

No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth

The UK government will not apologize for its role in the transatlantic slave trade during the Commonwealth summit.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

eBay removes 19th-century slavery document listed for sale on website

eBay investigates sale of slavery-related documents after ethical concerns raised about profiting from historical atrocities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
NYC real estate

Some of America's Best Art Is in the Yard

Joe Minter's African Village in America transforms discarded objects into a powerful public art installation that critiques racial injustice and the legacy of slavery.
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