Category: slavery

April 22, 2024

Known as the “Father of The Underground Railroad,” William Still played a pivotal role in helping enslaved people of African…

April 8, 2024

In 1831, enslaved African American preacher Nat Turner launched a slave uprising, believing that a solar eclipse was a sign…

February 19, 2024

Harriet Scott, along with her husband Dred Scott, challenged the courts to gain their freedom in 1846. Harriet Scott filed…

February 14, 2024

The story of James Roberts describes his experience of fighting in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.…

December 30, 2018

Celebration of “Watch Night” worship services dates back to the 1700’s. It took on new meaning for African Americans on…

February 12, 2017

Lily Ann Granderson: Started “Midnight School” To Educate Slaves. Click the link to learn more.

January 21, 2016

Check out these recommendations for children's books that provide an HONEST depiction of slavery. Click the link to view.

January 18, 2016

Book Publisher Scholastic Pulls George Washington Book For Its False Depiction of Slavery. Click the link to learn more.

December 24, 2015

Question of The Day: Are You Free?

November 16, 2015

Oliver Gordon: The Man Behind The Image. Many have seen this picture of Oliver Gordon, a male slave with horrific…