From the Ground Up” is an ongoing series of articles co-conceived by Occupy.com and Commonomics USA, in which we explore people and organizations dedicated to … Prison Labor Revolts Shake the Foundations of the Corporate State, Part IRead more
Slavery
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The Civil War Didn’t End Slavery After All
Slavery has been abolished in the United States since 1865, when the 13th Amendment was passed in the ashes of the Civil War. Well, almost … The Civil War Didn’t End Slavery After AllRead more
Posted inEconomics / Fossil fuel / Slavery / ToMl
Slavery At Sea: The Ugly Underbelly Of Oil Shipping
The words “slavery” and “oil”, when used together, are usually reserved for use in the context of palm oil, but the offshore oil and gas … Slavery At Sea: The Ugly Underbelly Of Oil ShippingRead more
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Insulting Harriet Tubman’s legacy
To African Americans, Harriet Tubman was our Moses, guiding the enslaved to freedom by faith and the light of the North Star. Why cheapen her … Insulting Harriet Tubman’s legacyRead more
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How African Slavery Civilized Britain
Friday marks the anniversary of the Parliamentary abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. Over the course of three centuries, Britain became the … How African Slavery Civilized BritainRead more
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How Slaves Built American Capitalism
150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in America and contrary to popular belief, slavery is not a product of Western capitalism; Western capitalism is … How Slaves Built American CapitalismRead more
Posted inDemocracy / Politics / Slavery / ToMl / USA Empire
The hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed
Frederick Douglass born into slavery around 1818, Douglass became a key leader of the abolitionist movement. On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, he … The hypocrisy of the nation must be exposedRead more
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Gateway to Freedom
Eric Foner talking: “gateway to freedom” is sort of a term I use for New York City, because these networks, particularly on the eastern corridor … Gateway to FreedomRead more
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The Black History of the White House
an aspect of U.S. history often missed: the complicity of American presidents with slavery. The first person of African descent to enter the White House … The Black History of the White HouseRead more
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The Secret History of How Slavery Helped Build America’s Elite Colleges
The Secret History of How Slavery Helped Build America’s Elite Colleges Craig Steven Wilder talking: The first and probably most poignant, most provocative, is the … The Secret History of How Slavery Helped Build America’s Elite CollegesRead more