Posts Tagged ‘Slavery’
America’s Black Holocaust Virtual Museum Adds Virtual Exhibit About Dr. Caesar
The virtual exhibit discusses the life and accomplishments of the first Black American whose medical discovered were published.
Read MoreThe Published Medical Discoveries of the Enslaved Dr. Caesar
Despite his enslavement, Dr. Caesar made gained recognition for his important scientific contributions, especially those about the natural world, that continue to influence modern medical science.
Read MoreTrump says George Washington ‘probably didn’t’ own slaves. Washington did.
During a speech to a conservative Christian group, Trump claimed that George Washington never owned slaves, which is simply untrue. He said this as a response to proposals to change the names of schools, military facilities and other places that honor slaveowners and Confederate leaders.
Read MoreThe Civic Promise of Juneteenth
In contrast to MLK Jr. Day, a more racially contentious dynamic has unfolded around Juneteenth, which has opened the door to a more focused telling of Black history.
Read MoreOn Juneteenth, Freedom Came With Strings Attached
While Juneteenth is often celebrated as the end of slavery in the U.S., it’s important to recognize that formerly enslaved peoples were still bound by societal chains that are discussed here.
Read More40 Acres and a Lie
Reporters found descendants of freed slaves who were given land, revealing a long history of racism and anti-racist activism
Read MoreA Historic Revolt, a Forgotten Hero, an Empty Plinth: Is There a Right Way to Remember Slavery?
Vincent Brown, historian, discusses his book documenting Tacky’s revolt in Jamaica, as well as Black X, reggae, and the Atlantic slave trade. He shares his thoughts on the campaign to make Chief Takyi, or “Tacky,” a Jamaican national hero and explores the problem of placing a singular focus on one man despite the collective efforts of a community of people in the fight for freedom.
Read MoreLiverpool museum appeals for information on subject of The Black Boy
A museum in England is appealing to the public for information of a portrait by painter William Lindsay Windus featuring a Black boy.
Read MoreSculpture Park in Montgomery Will ‘Humanize’ the Experiences of Enslaved Africans
Bryan Stevenson’s Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, AL attempts to “humanize” the enslaved person’s experience on plantations. The sculpture themes vary: some represent strength and some, pain. All serve to honor the 10 million Black people enslaved in America.
Read MoreBeyond 40 Acres and a Mule
While federal laws and funding for reparations has lagged, some cities have found ways to help their Black residents.
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