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The 1619 Project and Bringing History to the People

Weeping Time Author Anne C. Bailey weighs in on the debate over The 1619 Project.

Rebellious Passage: The Creole Revolt and America’s Coastal Slave Trade

Written with verve and commitment, 'Rebellious Passage' chronicles the first comprehensive history of the ship revolt, its consequences, and its relevance to global modern slavery.

Prisoner strike exposes an age old American reliance on forced labor

Prisoners in 17 states and several Canadian provinces are on strike in protest of prison labor conditions. Their demonstrations are compelling Americans to understand that some everyday foods are produced behind bars, for cents on the hour, in a system many call “modern slavery.” Prisoners in the U.S. harvest and process eggs, orange juice, ground […]

The Process of Emancipation is the Story of America

The major motion picture Lincoln, which focused on the political struggle to pass the Thirteenth Amendment, recently exposed popular audiences to the problem of emancipation. There is a lot to like about the film. It exhibited historical authenticity, compelling performances, and persuasive dialogue that award-winning director Steven Spielberg beautifully crafted into an enjoyable two-and-a-half hour […]

Black History Month: Slavery and forced migration in the Deep South

We mark Black History Month with a series of blog articles recalling some of the important people and events in African American history.

Black History Month – John Anthony Copeland

All this month fifteeneightyfour is celebrating Black History Month with a series of articles exploring the lives of some of the most important people in African-American history.

A Hero’s Story