Amsterdam, 3 November 2005 Conference paper given by David Fleming at the annual conference of International Association of City Museums, before the International Slavery Museum … European Capital of… the Transatlantic Slave TradeRead more
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Celebrating the End of Slavery
During the week of June 19, cities around the country mark Juneteenth — the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United … Celebrating the End of SlaveryRead more
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MLK against Apartheid South Africa
Dr. Martin Luther King. He was born January 15th, 1929. He was assassinated April 4th, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. He was … MLK against Apartheid South AfricaRead more
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Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Myths, Explained
Earlier this week, Trump’s chief of staff, John Kelly, stated on Fox News that Confederate General Robert E. Lee was an “honorable man” who fought … Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Myths, ExplainedRead more
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Why was Slavery finally abolished in the British Empire?
In July 1833, a Bill to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire passed in the House of Commons, followed by the House of Lords on … Why was Slavery finally abolished in the British Empire?Read more
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Forrest the Butcher
Berlin Boyd, chairperson of the Memphis City Council, was seated at the head of a conference table at Memphis City Hall when he held up … Forrest the ButcherRead more
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A Lesson on Slavery for White America
Look at the following series of tweets from the president of the United States, reflecting Thursday on the tearing down of Confederate statues in the … A Lesson on Slavery for White AmericaRead more
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Plantations Were Prisons
Robert H. King and Albert Woodfox of the Angola 3 are issuing a call to everybody concerned about the human rights of US prisoners: “We … Plantations Were PrisonsRead more
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The Racket of Racism Romany Malco
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Prisoners Held in Outdoor Jail Amid Record Heat Wave
In Arizona, prisoners at a notorious open-air jail known as Tent City have remained sleeping under thick canvas tents this week, even as a record-setting … Prisoners Held in Outdoor Jail Amid Record Heat WaveRead more