African American Museum thrives in Former Slave Port
In 2000, Charleston’s former mayor Joe Riley first signaled the intention for an African American museum to be built and ...
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Frederick Douglass-Rethinking the 4th of July: The Complex History of Independence and Slavery
Explore the nuanced perspectives on celebrating the 4th of July among Black Americans, examining historical contexts, Frederick Douglass' influential speech, ...
Book: The Complex Relationship Between Black Americans and the Fourth of July
Discover why some black Americans have reservations about celebrating the Fourth of July due to its connection to slavery and ...
What Is Juneteenth? Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States
Juneteenth celebrates June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Texas to enforce freedom for the last remaining enslaved ...
Reckoning with Slavery’s Legacy in St. Louis
St. Louis is coming to terms with its past by addressing the impact of slavery on its communities. Local voices ...
The 640-Billion-Dollar Broken Promise of 40 Acres and a Mule
Juneteenth is the day that marks the freedom of the last enslaved Africans in the United States. Learn more about ...
The Great Escape From Slavery of Ellen and William Craft
Passing as a white man traveling with his servant, two slaves fled their masters in a thrilling tale of deception ...
Black People and White People in Outstate Missouri Find a Shared History
Playwright Cecilia Nadal leads an honest and frank discussion about life in segregated Missouri towns, sparked by her play "An ...
The 13th Amendment: The Only Law That Truly Freed the Whole United States
Learn about the 13th Amendment, the only law that brought true freedom to the entire United States and ended slavery ...
The 13th Amendment: The Only Law That Truly Freed the Whole United States
Learn about the 13th Amendment, the only law that brought true freedom to the entire United States and ended slavery ...
