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21 hours ago

Trump Fans On CNN Agree Slavery Was Reprehensible' And Bad' But Defend Trump's Slavery Rant

Two Trump defenders said slavery was reprehensible yet defended Trump's attack on museums as 'woke' and urged more emphasis on success and future narratives.
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1 day ago

CNN Host Hits Back at Trump Rant in Devastating Opener Informing Him Slavery Was Indeed Bad'

Slavery was evil and central to understanding American history; museums' focus on slavery reflects its profound, exploitative impact on Black bodies and lives.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
5 days ago

Amistad Seizure: The Court Case that Captivated the World

The Amistad Seizure was a conflict aboard La Amistad in July 1839, where free Blacks took over the ship after being illegally kidnapped and demanded to return home.
History
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Yoruba Boy Running by Biyi Bandele audiobook review from enslaved teenager to celebrated preacher

Set in 19th-century Osogun, Yoruba Boy Running follows 13-year-old Ajayi, who faces a dark fate as he is kidnapped by Malian slave raiders and sold into slavery.
Books
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

New research reveals King George IV profited from slavery in Grenada

Grenada demands an apology and reparations from King Charles due to George IV's profits from slavery on the island.
#reparations
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Black warehouse worker wins 3,000 payout over colleague's slave' graffiti

A Black worker was awarded compensation for race harassment due to graffiti with the word 'slave' that created a hostile work environment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

This is the week Scotland was forced to confront its role in slavery, and say: Yes, that was us' | Hannah Lavery

Edinburgh's legacy includes a troubling history of complicity in slavery and colonialism, challenging the narrative of a purely enlightened past.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Jamaicans with Scottish enslaver names; a society still in trauma. Edinburgh University has much to answer for | Chris Osuh

Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall, is remembered as a sadistic 19th-century enslaver who terrorised enslaved people before her own death at the hands of her lover.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How the riches of its graduates tied Edinburgh University to slavery

Robert Halliday Gunning, a wealthy doctor from Edinburgh, used philanthropy to assuage guilt from his involvement in slavery-related gold mining.
from99% Invisible
3 weeks ago

Constitution Breakdown #1: Nikole Hannah-Jones - 99% Invisible

Nikole Hannah-Jones emphasizes the relevance of the Preamble by connecting it to the historical impact of slavery on America’s foundation, asserting that the narrative of the nation is inherently linked to its legacy.
US politics
#underground-railroad
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months ago
History

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.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months ago
History

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.
#washington-black
Mobile UX
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Discover NYC's hidden history of enslavement at these new augmented reality memorials

Augmented Reality exhibitions in NYC will memorialize enslaved people through art and technology until 2026.
#transatlantic-slave-trade
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

The U.S. Is Much Closer to Making Concentration Camps Than You Think

Concentration camps are sites of tempting slave labor. Among many other aims, the Soviets used concentration camp labor to build canals and work mines.
US politics
History
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

American Bloodshed

David Terry's duel with David Broderick highlights the severe political divisions in America leading up to the Civil War.
History
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

From bad to worse - Harvard Gazette

The challenge of writing about controversial figures involves understanding their complexities and humanizing their actions.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Barbados poet laureate on mission to share stories of enslavement

Esther Phillips uses poetry to highlight the injustices of slavery and connect modern society with the past experiences of enslaved individuals.
#history
fromLEVEL Man
2 months ago

What Major Insurance Company Got its Start Selling Slave Insurance?

The mutual insurance model, while beneficial for policyholders, also intersected with the dark history of enslavement, demonstrating the complex roots of American insurance practices.
NYC startup
History
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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months 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.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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.
#abolitionism
History
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Burning of Nottoway Plantation

The legacy of plantations is often romanticized while the harsh realities of slavery remain unaddressed.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Owner of ruined Nottoway Plantation in La. hopes to rebuild

The Nottoway Plantation, a historic mansion, burned down due to an electrical fire, sparking mixed reactions about its legacy and future.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Lear Green's harrowing escape as a stowaway on a steamship illustrates the courage of enslaved individuals who sought freedom through perilous journeys at sea.
Black Lives Matter
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

Mugambe's case demonstrates a profound betrayal of trust, exploiting her status for cruel manipulation while holding a prestigious role within the judicial system.
UK news
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months 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
3 months 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.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
4 months ago

Henry Box Brown on Slavery in the United States

"Despite the relative favor he experienced, Brown lived under the constant threat of being viewed as mere property, lacking autonomy and the rights of a person."
History
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

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

The South Carolina Lowcountry is rich in history, particularly relating to African American ancestry and the slave trade.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
4 months ago

Fear of Insurrection

Jacobs provides a poignant description of the widespread fear experienced by the White community post-Turner’s Rebellion, illustrating how this terror manifested in violent reprisals against Black individuals.
History
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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

"We are in it together," said Deng - a native of what is now South Sudan - who survived a bloody slave raid on his Christian village, as scores of his neighbors, young and old, were slaughtered...
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