#slavery
#slavery

179 years ago

Dred Scott Decision

The Dred Scott Decision declared Black people non-citizens and fueled tensions leading to the Civil War.

History

Notes on the State of Virginia

History

Ellen and William Craft's Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom

fromLEVEL Man

4 weeks ago

NYC startup

What Major Insurance Company Got its Start Selling Slave Insurance?

fromHarvard Gazette

2 weeks ago

History

From bad to worse - Harvard Gazette

fromThe Atlantic

2 days ago

History

American Bloodshed

179 years ago

Dred Scott Decision

The Dred Scott Decision declared Black people non-citizens and fueled tensions leading to the Civil War.

History

Notes on the State of Virginia

History

Ellen and William Craft's Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom

fromLEVEL Man

4 weeks ago

NYC startup

What Major Insurance Company Got its Start Selling Slave Insurance?

fromHarvard Gazette

2 weeks ago

History

From bad to worse - Harvard Gazette

fromThe Atlantic

2 days ago

History

American Bloodshed

more#american-history

#cultural-memory

fromtime.com

History

The Burning of Nottoway Plantation

Film

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

fromtime.com

History

The Burning of Nottoway Plantation

Film

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

more#cultural-memory

#reparations

Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations

Caribbean leaders advocate for slavery reparations as an essential step toward justice and reparative reconciliation with Europe.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

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.

History

Harvard Agrees to Relinquish Slave Portraits After Lawsuit

UK politics

Jamaica to ask King Charles to refer issue of reparations for slavery to UK's privy council

Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations

Caribbean leaders advocate for slavery reparations as an essential step toward justice and reparative reconciliation with Europe.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

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.

History

Harvard Agrees to Relinquish Slave Portraits After Lawsuit

UK politics

Jamaica to ask King Charles to refer issue of reparations for slavery to UK's privy council

more#reparations

2 weeks ago

Barbados poet laureate on mission to share stories of enslavement

The ultimate goal of my poetry became getting justice for those who suffered at the hands of European colonisers. Poetry connects society to those experiences.

Social justice

#history

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Let's dig into the archives and tell the truth': interrogating Yale's connections to slavery

David Blight led a project to write a narrative history of Yale's relationship with slavery, focusing on truth-telling and archival research.

Non-profit organizations

Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Whitney Plantation is adapting to changes in federal grant policies affecting its mission and the narrative of slavery.

fromMiami Herald

60 years after 'Bloody Sunday,' Trump's order on voting rights is Jim Crow all over | Opinion

The timing of Trump's electoral overhaul announcement raises concerns about its significance on the International Day of Remembrance.

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.

fromBKReader

Volunteer to Transcribe Historical Records of Enslaved New Yorkers

New York City is initiating a volunteer-driven project to transcribe records of enslaved individuals, enhancing public access to historical documents.

US politics

fromwww.esquire.com

National Parks Webpages Remove Mentions of Harriet Tubman and Slavery

The National Park Service is reshaping historical narratives, diluting references to slavery in educational materials about the Underground Railroad.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Let's dig into the archives and tell the truth': interrogating Yale's connections to slavery

David Blight led a project to write a narrative history of Yale's relationship with slavery, focusing on truth-telling and archival research.

Non-profit organizations

Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Whitney Plantation is adapting to changes in federal grant policies affecting its mission and the narrative of slavery.

fromMiami Herald

60 years after 'Bloody Sunday,' Trump's order on voting rights is Jim Crow all over | Opinion

The timing of Trump's electoral overhaul announcement raises concerns about its significance on the International Day of Remembrance.

Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad was a crucial network aiding slaves escape to freedom through secret routes and safe havens, involving various racial and ethnic alliances.

fromBKReader

Volunteer to Transcribe Historical Records of Enslaved New Yorkers

New York City is initiating a volunteer-driven project to transcribe records of enslaved individuals, enhancing public access to historical documents.

US politics

fromwww.esquire.com

National Parks Webpages Remove Mentions of Harriet Tubman and Slavery

The National Park Service is reshaping historical narratives, diluting references to slavery in educational materials about the Underground Railroad.

more#history

#american-civil-war

171 years ago

Bleeding Kansas

Bleeding Kansas epitomized the violent conflict over slavery in America, foreshadowing the Civil War as neighbors faced off over state designation.

206 years ago

History

Missouri Compromise

History

Wallace Turnage

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

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

171 years ago

Bleeding Kansas

Bleeding Kansas epitomized the violent conflict over slavery in America, foreshadowing the Civil War as neighbors faced off over state designation.

206 years ago

History

Missouri Compromise

History

Wallace Turnage

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

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

more#american-civil-war

'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.

170 years ago

Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 intensified Northern resistance to slavery by forcing citizens to aid in capturing runaway slaves.

Harriet Tubman's actions highlighted the moral opposition in the North against the controversial Fugitive Slave Act.

174 years ago

History

Compromise of 1850

183 years ago

History

Passmore Williamson

fromThe New Yorker

US politics

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

fromwww.npr.org

'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.

170 years ago

Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 intensified Northern resistance to slavery by forcing citizens to aid in capturing runaway slaves.

Harriet Tubman's actions highlighted the moral opposition in the North against the controversial Fugitive Slave Act.

174 years ago

History

Compromise of 1850

183 years ago

History

Passmore Williamson

fromThe New Yorker

US politics

Was the Civil War Inevitable?

more#civil-war

#freedom

Harriet Tubman's Escape from Slavery

Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman escaped slavery with determination and courage.

History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Harriet Tubman's Escape from Slavery

Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman escaped slavery with determination and courage.

History

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

Wrestling With a Harrowing Legacy

Tyler Mitchell's 'Ghost Images' exhibition blends contemporary art with historical narratives, addressing the legacy of enslavement in Georgia.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Harvard relinquishes possession of slave photos after a 15-year dispute

Harvard relinquished century-old photographs of enslaved individuals to resolve a 15-year legal battle, aiming to acknowledge their historical significance.

Photography

fromwww.nytimes.com

Wrestling With a Harrowing Legacy

Tyler Mitchell's 'Ghost Images' exhibition blends contemporary art with historical narratives, addressing the legacy of enslavement in Georgia.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Harvard relinquishes possession of slave photos after a 15-year dispute

Harvard relinquished century-old photographs of enslaved individuals to resolve a 15-year legal battle, aiming to acknowledge their historical significance.

more#photography

#heritage

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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Harvard University agrees to transfer ownership of slavery photographs

The settlement highlights the ongoing impact of slavery and the importance of acknowledging its legacy.

SF LGBT

Layton Williams just found out about his ancestors- here's what we know about him

fromwww.aljazeera.com

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Harvard University agrees to transfer ownership of slavery photographs

The settlement highlights the ongoing impact of slavery and the importance of acknowledging its legacy.

SF LGBT

Layton Williams just found out about his ancestors- here's what we know about him

more#heritage

#underground-railroad

London politics

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

Clarissa Davis & Woman Escaping in a Box

Accounts of enslaved individuals seeking freedom refute claims of their contentment under slavery, illustrating their desperate pursuit of liberty.

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

W. M. Mitchell's The Underground Railroad

William M. Mitchell was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, documenting its operations as both a participant and abolitionist.

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

London politics

Researchers uncover stories of Black Londoners who escaped slavery

Black Londoners escaped slavery and formed communities in the East End, similarly to the US Underground Railroad.

The Liberation of Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson fought for her freedom and helped expose the injustices of slavery.

Clarissa Davis & Woman Escaping in a Box

Accounts of enslaved individuals seeking freedom refute claims of their contentment under slavery, illustrating their desperate pursuit of liberty.

Slave Hunters in Boston

Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery showcases resilience amidst the dangers posed by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

W. M. Mitchell's The Underground Railroad

William M. Mitchell was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, documenting its operations as both a participant and abolitionist.

more#underground-railroad

169 years ago

Anna Maria Weems

Anna Maria Weems's escape illustrates the desperate measures African Americans took to gain freedom from slavery.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

June 2025: Science History from 50, 100 and 150 Years Ago

The institution of slavery is not unique to human societies. No fewer than 35 species of ants depend to some extent on slave labor for their existence.

OMG science

fromNew York Post

Owner of ruined Nottoway Plantation in La. hopes to rebuild

"Some call it a tragedy, but for many Black folks, it feels like a small act of justice. That house was built by enslaved hands and later turned into a wedding venue that profited off our pain."

Black Lives Matter

Mental health

fromPsychology Today

From Drapetomania to Disparities: Freedom as a Diagnosis

The concept of drapetomania reflected an attempt to pathologize the natural desire for freedom among enslaved people.

#abolitionism

184 years ago

Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup's memoir details his twelve years of enslavement after being kidnapped, exposing the terrifying reality of free Black individuals sold into slavery.

Sojourner Truth's Escape from Slavery

Sojourner Truth's decision to leave slavery is a powerful assertion of freedom and moral agency.

History

Olaudah Equiano's Account of the Middle Passage

History

David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World

184 years ago

Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup's memoir details his twelve years of enslavement after being kidnapped, exposing the terrifying reality of free Black individuals sold into slavery.

Sojourner Truth's Escape from Slavery

Sojourner Truth's decision to leave slavery is a powerful assertion of freedom and moral agency.

History

Olaudah Equiano's Account of the Middle Passage

History

David Walker's Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World

more#abolitionism

#human-rights

UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave

A UN judge was sentenced to prison for enslaving a woman and exploiting her status in the UK.

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

Black Lives Matter

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

UN judge jailed in UK after forcing woman to work as slave

A UN judge was sentenced to prison for enslaving a woman and exploiting her status in the UK.

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

Black Lives Matter

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

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

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.

New Exhibit Reveals Brooklyn's Untold History of Slavery

The exhibition 'Trace/s' reveals Brooklyn's overlooked ties to slavery, challenging misconceptions about its historical narrative.

It highlights the profound impact of slavery on Brooklyn's identity, aiming to broaden public understanding.

fromTravel + Leisure

Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

fromBKReader

New Exhibit Reveals Brooklyn's Untold History of Slavery

The exhibition 'Trace/s' reveals Brooklyn's overlooked ties to slavery, challenging misconceptions about its historical narrative.

It highlights the profound impact of slavery on Brooklyn's identity, aiming to broaden public understanding.

fromTravel + Leisure

Wine

South Carolina's Lowcountry Has Quiet Towns, Beautiful Coastal Waterways, and a Fascinatingly Complex History-Here's What It Was Like to Visit

more#cultural-heritage

March 1, 1828: Sojourner Truth goes to court

Isabella Baumfree, later known as Sojourner Truth, became the first Black woman to win a court case against a white individual in New York.

Fear of Insurrection

The White community's fear of insurrection prompted violent reprisals against Blacks following Nat Turner's Rebellion, as recounted in Jacobs' autobiography.

fromABA Journal

5 months ago

March 1, 1828: Sojourner Truth goes to court

Isabella Baumfree, later known as Sojourner Truth, became the first Black woman to win a court case against a white individual in New York.

Fear of Insurrection

The White community's fear of insurrection prompted violent reprisals against Blacks following Nat Turner's Rebellion, as recounted in Jacobs' autobiography.

more#abolition

fromLondon Unattached

The Women of Llanrumney, Stratford East - Review

"The interplay between the two black housemaids, Annie and Cerys, starts off humorously, masking a deeper power dynamic that unfolds as the play progresses."

London politics

286 years ago

Stono Rebellion

The Stono Rebellion was the largest slave revolt in the British colonies, led by the educated slave Cato, aiming for freedom in Spanish Florida.

Arts

from48 hills

History of slavery pulled apart one garment at a time in 'Poetics of Dimension' - 48 hills

The exhibition highlights the transformative power of assemblage in art as a medium of cultural dialogue and personal history.

Brooklyn's fraught history with slavery is examined in a new exhibit

The exhibition 'Trace/s' challenges simplified narratives by exploring the legacy of slavery in Brooklyn's history through archival documents and personal stories.

Law

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Law school project finds slavery citations still being used today

Prigg v. Pennsylvania illustrates the enduring influence of slavery on American legal principles, persistently referenced in contemporary jurisprudence.

NYC LGBT

fromwww.amny.com