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Wrestling With a Harrowing Legacy

Tyler Mitchell's 'Ghost Images' exhibition blends contemporary art with historical narratives, addressing the legacy of enslavement in Georgia.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

1 week ago

Harvard relinquishes possession of slave photos after a 15-year dispute

Harvard relinquished century-old photographs of enslaved individuals to resolve a 15-year legal battle, aiming to acknowledge their historical significance.

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The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

4 weeks ago

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

184 years ago

Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup's memoir details his twelve years of enslavement after being kidnapped, exposing the terrifying reality of free Black individuals sold into slavery.

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.

Sojourner Truth's Escape from Slavery

Sojourner Truth's decision to leave slavery is a powerful assertion of freedom and moral agency.

199 years ago

Mary Prince

Mary Prince's autobiography challenged perceptions of Black humanity and was influential in the abolitionist movement.

The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

4 weeks ago

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

184 years ago

Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup's memoir details his twelve years of enslavement after being kidnapped, exposing the terrifying reality of free Black individuals sold into slavery.

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.

Sojourner Truth's Escape from Slavery

Sojourner Truth's decision to leave slavery is a powerful assertion of freedom and moral agency.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

199 years ago

Mary Prince

Mary Prince's autobiography challenged perceptions of Black humanity and was influential in the abolitionist movement.

The Burning of Nottoway Plantation

The legacy of plantations is often romanticized while the harsh realities of slavery remain unaddressed.

June 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

The institution of slavery is not unique to human societies. No fewer than 35 species of ants depend to some extent on slave labor for their existence.

OMG science

Owner of ruined Nottoway Plantation in La. hopes to rebuild

"Some call it a tragedy, but for many Black folks, it feels like a small act of justice. That house was built by enslaved hands and later turned into a wedding venue that profited off our pain."

Black Lives Matter

#underground-railroad

London politics

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

W. M. Mitchell's The Underground Railroad

William M. Mitchell was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, documenting its operations as both a participant and abolitionist.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.

London politics

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

W. M. Mitchell's The Underground Railroad

William M. Mitchell was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, documenting its operations as both a participant and abolitionist.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

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The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

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From Drapetomania to Disparities: Freedom as a Diagnosis

The concept of drapetomania reflected an attempt to pathologize the natural desire for freedom among enslaved people.

SF LGBT

Layton Williams just found out about his ancestors- here's what we know about him

Layton Williams explores his heritage in the BBC series, revealing powerful connections to his ancestors and their history of resilience.

#history

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Let's dig into the archives and tell the truth': interrogating Yale's connections to slavery

David Blight led a project to write a narrative history of Yale's relationship with slavery, focusing on truth-telling and archival research.

Non-profit organizations

Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Whitney Plantation is adapting to changes in federal grant policies affecting its mission and the narrative of slavery.

fromMiami Herald

60 years after 'Bloody Sunday,' Trump's order on voting rights is Jim Crow all over | Opinion

The timing of Trump's electoral overhaul announcement raises concerns about its significance on the International Day of Remembrance.

fromBKReader

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.

US politics

fromwww.esquire.com

National Parks Webpages Remove Mentions of Harriet Tubman and Slavery

The National Park Service is reshaping historical narratives, diluting references to slavery in educational materials about the Underground Railroad.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Black Lives Matter

Clint Smith, writer: It is impossible to understand the US economy without slavery'

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Let's dig into the archives and tell the truth': interrogating Yale's connections to slavery

David Blight led a project to write a narrative history of Yale's relationship with slavery, focusing on truth-telling and archival research.

Non-profit organizations

Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Whitney Plantation is adapting to changes in federal grant policies affecting its mission and the narrative of slavery.

fromMiami Herald

60 years after 'Bloody Sunday,' Trump's order on voting rights is Jim Crow all over | Opinion

The timing of Trump's electoral overhaul announcement raises concerns about its significance on the International Day of Remembrance.

fromBKReader

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.

US politics

fromwww.esquire.com

National Parks Webpages Remove Mentions of Harriet Tubman and Slavery

The National Park Service is reshaping historical narratives, diluting references to slavery in educational materials about the Underground Railroad.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Black Lives Matter

Clint Smith, writer: It is impossible to understand the US economy without slavery'

more#history

#human-rights

UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave

A UN judge was sentenced to prison for enslaving a woman and exploiting her status in the UK.

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.

Black Lives Matter

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

UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave

A UN judge was sentenced to prison for enslaving a woman and exploiting her status in the UK.

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.

Black Lives Matter

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

I'm Black You're Not!' CNN Newsnight Erupts Over Trump Deportations as Slavery Gets Invoked

A heated discussion on immigration and slavery emerged during a CNN panel, showcasing differing views on deportation and historical context.

London politics

fromianVisits

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.

'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.

fromThe New Yorker

US politics

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

fromwww.npr.org

'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.

fromThe New Yorker

US politics

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

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.

fromTravel + Leisure

Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

fromBKReader

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.

fromTravel + Leisure

Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

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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.

Fear of Insurrection

The White community's fear of insurrection prompted violent reprisals against Blacks following Nat Turner's Rebellion, as recounted in Jacobs' autobiography.

fromABA Journal

4 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.

Fear of Insurrection

The White community's fear of insurrection prompted violent reprisals against Blacks following Nat Turner's Rebellion, as recounted in Jacobs' autobiography.

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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.

fromLondon Unattached

The Women of Llanrumney, Stratford East - Review

"The interplay between the two black housemaids, Annie and Cerys, starts off humorously, masking a deeper power dynamic that unfolds as the play progresses."

London politics

#reparations

Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations

Caribbean leaders advocate for slavery reparations as an essential step toward justice and reparative reconciliation with Europe.

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.

Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations

Caribbean leaders advocate for slavery reparations as an essential step toward justice and reparative reconciliation with Europe.

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.

more#reparations

285 years ago

Stono Rebellion

The Stono Rebellion was the largest slave revolt in the British colonies, led by the educated slave Cato, aiming for freedom in Spanish Florida.

Arts

from48 hills

History of slavery pulled apart one garment at a time in 'Poetics of Dimension' - 48 hills

The exhibition highlights the transformative power of assemblage in art as a medium of cultural dialogue and personal history.

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.

Law

fromwww.bostonherald.com

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.

NYC LGBT

fromwww.amny.com