untold story of the 1811 slave rebellion in southern Louisiana.
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A letter from President Lincoln
I would save the Union. I would save it the shortest way under the Constitution. The sooner the national authority can be restored the nearer … A letter from President LincolnRead more
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On Juneteenth, Indians Must Learn About this Iconic Anti-Racism Song
As a student, I enjoyed singing revolutionary songs and shouting slogans in meetings and demonstrations. But I do not remember being moved by any song … On Juneteenth, Indians Must Learn About this Iconic Anti-Racism SongRead more
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Do you know the story of Juneteenth?
Can you imagine it? June 19, 1865, the day that General Order No. 3 “informed all Texans that, in accordance with a Proclamation from the … Do you know the story of Juneteenth?Read more
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We must never forget how the systems of slavery collapsed
It is my deepest honor to speak before you today on this day of international remembrance of the victims of the transatlantic slave trade. I … We must never forget how the systems of slavery collapsedRead more
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Juneteenth & Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America
On Thursday, President Biden signed legislation to create a new federal holiday to commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States. … Juneteenth & Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across AmericaRead more
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Slavery & the Bank: acknowledgement is not action
Slavery and the Bank of England It has been two years since the global Black Lives Matter Protests, which challenged white-led institutions for perpetuating structural … Slavery & the Bank: acknowledgement is not actionRead more
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Last Slave Ship Found on Alabama Coast
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Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery
Harvard University has pledged to spend $100 million to redress the school’s deep ties to slavery. The move comes after the school issued a 130-page … Harvard’s Legacy of SlaveryRead more
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Slavery of Jamaica
It wasn’t supposed to go like this. Usually, royal tours are full of cheering people lining the streets and gushy accounts of glamorous dresses. There … Slavery of JamaicaRead more