Posts Tagged ‘Slavery’
This Date in History: The British Empire Abolishes Slavery
The law commenced on August 1st after being ratified in 1933, but major exceptions allowed the crown’s continued involved in slavery.
Read MorePope Leo Finally Addresses His Black Ancestry and Slavery
The Pope’s Louisiana, whose connections spurred rumors about whether he might be part Black, has finally talked about it.
Read MoreMamdani Leaves Door Open to Paying Reparations to Black New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New York City’s historical connection to slavery and weighs in on potential reparations for Black New Yorkers.
Read MoreSlavery exhibit swapped overnight at Philadelphia’s Independence Park
The actions are the result of a long crusade to whitewash the exhibit at the President’s House site in Independence Park.
Read MoreCaribbean leaders press for slavery reparations, end of islands’ territorial status
The meeting comes after a UK lawmaker suggested the Carribean should repay the crown for its invesment in the colonies.
Read MoreMSU project helps connect Black Americans to their ancestors
Despite funding cuts from the government, a website that connects Black Americans to their ancestors persists, thanks to academia.
Read MoreWhat is in the Caribbean’s new slavery reparations manifesto?
The Caribbean’s new reparations manifesto demands monetary compensation and justice for the grave crimes of transatlantic chattel slavery.
Read MoreBeyond Granger: Honoring the Black soldiers who enforced freedom on Juneteenth
Dr. Hilary Green highlights the brutal combat, sacrifices, and vital role of Black soldiers in enforcing freedom on Juneteenth.
Read MoreTrump Resurrected the Statue of a Slave Owner. Its Pedestal Cost Taxpayers $527K.
The high cost to move the statue from Wilmington, Delaware reflects the unusual rush job for the country’s birthday.
Read MoreOna Judge Escaped From Slavery While George Washington Was Busy Eating Dinner Inside. Now, a New Mural Honors Her Legacy
The mural remembers the Ona Judge’s brave act, which allowed her to live the majority of her life as a free woman.
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