Posts Tagged ‘Slavery’
Ellen and William Craft Make a “Crafty” Escape from Slavery
The amazing tale of two courageous slave who dared to escape their situation is one we should all remember.
Read MoreTea Party Groups In Tennessee Demand Textbooks Overlook U.S. Founder’s Slave-Owning History
Conservative activists in Texas want to rewrite history books and remove and mention of the Founding Fathers owning slaves.
Read MoreChris Rock July 4th Tweet Sparks Controversy
The comedian’s social media post was a stark reminder than freedom was not achieved equitably in this country.
Read MoreBlacks Key in 1812 War
While slavery was still the law, Black soldiers played an integral role in one of the USA’s wars with its colonizer.
Read MoreFreedom Gardens Take Root
The River Road African American Museum director uses Freedom Gardens as unique teaching tools to help her students understand Black history.
Read MoreJuneteenth National Freedom Day
Every year, Black Americans recognize the day when soldiers arrived in Galveston to force slaveholders to follow the president’s orders.
Read MoreOn This Day in History: The Largest Slave Revolt in US History Began, Led by Denemark Vesey
Denemark Vesey bravely planned a large slave revolt that may have succeeded if not for a whistleblower.
Read MoreFirst Statue In U.S. Honoring Dred Scott Unveiled Friday In St. Louis
The man who bravely argued that Black people are humans and deserve to be treated as such will be honored with a new statue at a college.
Read MoreSneak Peek of the Documentary – ‘Colored Confederates: Myth Or Matter Of Fact?’
Ken Wyatt tackles the question of whether slaves fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War in his documentary.
Read MoreSlave Graves, Somewhere, Complicate a Walmart’s Path
The unceremonious treatment of Black ancestors means that many lie in graves around the country without protections.
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