Little Known Black History Fact: George Washington and Slavery

This past President’s Day, which granted many in America time off, honors the nation’s first president, George Washington. Washington’s political…
02.18.20
Little Known Black History Fact: Charleston Slave Trade

Today, Charleston, South Carolina, has a reputation of being one of America’s friendliest cities and a popular travel destination for…
02.17.20
Black Parents Outraged After White Teacher Casts Children As Slaves In Play

A white teacher at a Connecticut elementary has sparked outrage for casting Black children as slaves and white children as…
01.31.20
Isaiah Washington Says Without Good White People, Black People Would Still Be Enslaved

Trump supporter Isaiah Washington, who once said Trump’s doing better work that Harriet Tubman, appeared on Fox Soul’s “On the 7…
12.30.19
Reparations Puts Colleges That Benefited From Slavery On Notice

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The promise of reparations to atone for historical ties to slavery has opened new territory in…
12.16.19
Teacher Still Employed After Assigning ‘Set Your Price’ Slave Trade Assignment

Fifth grade teacher gives students "set your price" slave trade assignment.
12.10.19
Little Known Black History Fact: Brazilian Black Awareness Day

A number of Brazilian residents identify as either Black or of mixed racek as determined by a controversial census survey.…
11.21.19
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Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Enslaving Intellectually Disabled Black Man

When Chris Smith thinks about his time at the family-owned J and J Cafeteria in Conway, South Carolina, he cringes.…
11.11.19
Little Known Black History Fact:German Coast Slave Uprising Of 1811

The German Coast Uprising of 1811 in Louisiana was reportedly the largest slave revolt in American history, though few outside…
11.08.19
New Orleans Group To Reenact Slave Rebellion Few Know About [VIDEO]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Against the modern backdrop of oil refineries, strip malls and gated communities, hundreds of reenactors will…
11.07.19
Congress Marks 400th Anniversary Of Slaves Arriving In US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of Congress observed the 400th anniversary Tuesday of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in…
09.11.19
Descendants Of America’s First Africans Will Mark 400 Years

HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — A family that traces its bloodline to America’s first enslaved Africans will gather at its cemetery…
08.23.19
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