Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and became a renowned abolitionist, orator, writer, and civil-rights advocate who fought for racial and gender equality.
William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.
William Still was a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement, personally aiding hundreds of enslaved people and documenting their stories for posterity.
What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?: Frederick Douglass' Challenge to America
American independence celebrations reveal a stark contradiction between proclaimed liberty and the ongoing reality of chattel slavery and racial exclusion.
Amistad Seizure: The Court Case that Captivated the World
The Amistad Seizure was a conflict aboard La Amistad in July 1839, where free Blacks took over the ship after being illegally kidnapped and demanded to return home.
Yoruba Boy Running by Biyi Bandele audiobook review from enslaved teenager to celebrated preacher
Set in 19th-century Osogun, Yoruba Boy Running follows 13-year-old Ajayi, who faces a dark fate as he is kidnapped by Malian slave raiders and sold into slavery.
John Brown's upbringing as the son of staunch abolitionists shaped his fervent opposition to slavery, which fueled his actions during Bleeding Kansas and at Harpers Ferry.
The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.
The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.
Solomon Northup's memoir details his twelve years of enslavement after being kidnapped, exposing the terrifying reality of free Black individuals sold into slavery.
Bishop Barber illustrates the resilience of Frederick Douglass during his moment of doubt after the Dred Scott decision, pointing out the importance of hope and faith.
Harriet Jacobs' autobiography 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' is a crucial primary document on slavery, showcasing her journey from enslavement to freedom.
