With the first 20 Africans brought to Virginia in 1619, the United States initiated a labor system characterized by extreme ...

Abolitionist Rev. Jermain Loguen called Syracuse's Jerry Rescue of 1851 “earthquake voice through the land” against slavery.

A 90-minute walking tour details the city’s role in promoting slavery throughout the South and the driving force of faith to survive and triumph over it.

The enslavement of millions of Indigenous people in the Americas is a neglected chapter in U.S. history. Two projects aim to ...

Wall Street is known for its stock trades, but 300 years ago it was the site of a very different kind of investment.

The well-loved architectural feature is a staple of the American South, but its roots can be traced to Africa.

Residents were given an opportunity to learn about their city’s role in the history of slavery in the United States, viewing ...

Discover inspiring stories of young heroes who made a difference, honouring Black achievements and resilience throughout ...

While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between ...

Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African ...

A powerful orator, Garnet helped shift the landscape on the abolition of slavery from trying to convince enslavers of the ...

Discover how African Americans have contributed to the U.S. economy, despite historical inequalities. Explore the impact of ...