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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Firm paid to house migrants in hotels loses Home Office contract over performance and behaviour' UK politics live

Government officials face allegations of negligence regarding slavery concerns in energy contracts and asylum housing provisions.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Former slave-turned-pro-Israel activist calls for hostages to be freed at Passover: 'We are in it together'

Simon Deng implores Hamas to release hostages this Passover, drawing from his own experience of enslavement in Sudan.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Firm paid to house migrants in hotels loses Home Office contract over performance and behaviour' UK politics live

Government officials face allegations of negligence regarding slavery concerns in energy contracts and asylum housing provisions.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Former slave-turned-pro-Israel activist calls for hostages to be freed at Passover: 'We are in it together'

Simon Deng implores Hamas to release hostages this Passover, drawing from his own experience of enslavement in Sudan.
more#human-rights
#underground-railroad
fromGothamist
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The story of the Black 'Brooklynites' and their fight for freedom in NYC

Brooklyn's history includes significant Black communities that fought for freedom and reflects the borough's ties to slavery.
fromGothamist
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The story of the Black 'Brooklynites' and their fight for freedom in NYC

Brooklyn's history includes significant Black communities that fought for freedom and reflects the borough's ties to slavery.
more#underground-railroad
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

I'm Black You're Not!' CNN Newsnight Erupts Over Trump Deportations as Slavery Gets Invoked

A heated discussion on immigration and slavery emerged during a CNN panel, showcasing differing views on deportation and historical context.
London politics
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Exhibition tells the story of the slaves who fueled Britain's postal empire

The exhibition highlights the overlooked history of enslaved individuals working on Britain's postal ships despite the abolition of slavery.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
US politics

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

Lincoln's advocacy for the Union evolved after earlier attempts to peacefully end slavery.
#abolitionism
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago
History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Henry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago
History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Henry Box Brown's autobiography details his escape from slavery, underscoring the complexities of his experience despite being favored by his master.
more#abolitionism
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago
London politics

The Women of Llanrumney, Stratford East - Review

The Women of Llanrumney explores the dark realities of slavery through humor and shocking revelations, resonating with audiences.
#reparations
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey finds

Britons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

UK facing calls at Commonwealth summit to pay billons for role in climate crisis

Britain faces escalating demands for reparations at the Commonwealth summit for its historical role in climate change and slavery.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth? DW 11/06/2024

There are increasing calls for discussions on reparatory justice among Commonwealth nations, yet the UK government resists monetary compensation.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey finds

Britons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

UK facing calls at Commonwealth summit to pay billons for role in climate crisis

Britain faces escalating demands for reparations at the Commonwealth summit for its historical role in climate change and slavery.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth? DW 11/06/2024

There are increasing calls for discussions on reparatory justice among Commonwealth nations, yet the UK government resists monetary compensation.
more#reparations
#history
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's ties to slavery will be explored in this major new exhibition

Brooklyn has significant historical ties to slavery, uncovered in the new exhibit exploring these legacies.
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn's ties to slavery will be explored in this major new exhibition

Brooklyn has significant historical ties to slavery, uncovered in the new exhibit exploring these legacies.
more#history
#historical-records
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

City seeks volunteers to help with new project to make enslaved New Yorkers historical records public | amNewYork

New York City will publicly transcribe historical records of enslaved individuals, promoting accessibility and awareness of their legacy.
Volunteers are needed to assist in transcribing these important historical documents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

The Caribbean faces a cultural heritage crisis, with natural disasters destroying historical records of enslaved African people and the need for urgent preservation.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

City seeks volunteers to help with new project to make enslaved New Yorkers historical records public | amNewYork

New York City will publicly transcribe historical records of enslaved individuals, promoting accessibility and awareness of their legacy.
Volunteers are needed to assist in transcribing these important historical documents.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The history of Caribbean slavery is being lost. Britain must act now to preserve it | Laura Trevelyan and Nicole Phillip

The Caribbean faces a cultural heritage crisis, with natural disasters destroying historical records of enslaved African people and the need for urgent preservation.
more#historical-records
#historical-legacy
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Much Do You Really Know About the American Civil War?

The American Civil War's legacy shapes modern U.S. society and understanding of its history is essential for interpreting current conflicts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery

Justin Welby confronts his ancestral ties to slavery and emphasizes the Church of England's responsibility to address its historical legacies.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Much Do You Really Know About the American Civil War?

The American Civil War's legacy shapes modern U.S. society and understanding of its history is essential for interpreting current conflicts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery

Justin Welby confronts his ancestral ties to slavery and emphasizes the Church of England's responsibility to address its historical legacies.
more#historical-legacy
#cultural-heritage
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

eBay removes 19th-century slavery document listed for sale on website

eBay investigates sale of slavery-related documents after ethical concerns raised about profiting from historical atrocities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery

The exhibition highlights Brooklyn's overlooked history of slavery and the contributions of local historians.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

eBay removes 19th-century slavery document listed for sale on website

eBay investigates sale of slavery-related documents after ethical concerns raised about profiting from historical atrocities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Discovering Family Roots in Brooklyn Slavery

The exhibition highlights Brooklyn's overlooked history of slavery and the contributions of local historians.
more#cultural-heritage
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Lloyd's Register apologises for its role in trafficking enslaved people from Africa

Lloyd's Register has apologized for its historical role in the slave trade but faces criticism for not taking further action.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Even George Washington Was a Tyrant

George Washington's legacy is complex; although admired, it is intertwined with his role as a tyrant and enslaver.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Writing

Slaveroad

John Edgar Wideman's 'Slaveroad' blends autobiography with history to explore the lasting impact of slavery on African American identity.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
UK politics

No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth

The UK government will not apologize for its role in the transatlantic slave trade during the Commonwealth summit.
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