#slavery

[ follow ]
#legal-settlement
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Harvard University agrees to transfer ownership of slavery photographs

The settlement highlights the ongoing impact of slavery and the importance of acknowledging its legacy.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Harvard University agrees to transfer ownership of slavery photographs

The settlement highlights the ongoing impact of slavery and the importance of acknowledging its legacy.
#photography
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Wrestling With a Harrowing Legacy

Tyler Mitchell's 'Ghost Images' exhibition blends contemporary art with historical narratives, addressing the legacy of enslavement in Georgia.
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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
1 day ago

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.
#abolitionism
History
fromtime.com
1 week ago

The Burning of Nottoway Plantation

The legacy of plantations is often romanticized while the harsh realities of slavery remain unaddressed.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

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
1 week ago

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
#underground-railroad
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

The lesser-known story of 100K courageous runaway slaves who fled the South via the 'Blue Highway'

Lear Green's daring escape highlights the profound courage of those who sought freedom from slavery at sea.
#history
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

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
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

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
1 month ago

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.
#human-rights
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

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

UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

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

Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks 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 month 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.
#civil-war
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'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.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

'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.
#cultural-heritage
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

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
1 month ago
Wine

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

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

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
1 month ago
Wine

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

#abolition
Social justice
fromABA Journal
3 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.
Social justice
fromABA Journal
3 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.
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

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
#reparations
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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
3 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

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

The American Civil War was a pivotal point in U.S. history, reshaping the nation and its legacy, which continues to influence contemporary society.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
6 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
6 months ago

Slaveroad

Wideman's 'Slaveroad' intertwines his life with the narratives of African men and women affected by the transatlantic slave trade, presenting a poignant exploration of identity.
Writing
[ Load more ]