"Modern descriptions of American slavery often paint the North as slavery-free, abolitionist states, but this isn’t true." ...

In this excerpt from Letter IX of John Rankin’s Letters on American Slavery, Rankin argues that slavery is incompatible with ...

Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union ...

Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is not a state holiday in Florida. Here's what to ...

The article discusses the ongoing issue of slavery in Texas, the rescinding of asylum protection for people of color, and the need for young Progressives to fight for democracy and the Constitution.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — June 19, 1865 –the day all people in the United States were officially granted freedom. All across the ...

As a lawsuit tries to stop a forced prison labor program, a beer distributor is defending its own participation.

Did you know Tennessee has two holidays celebrating Emancipation from slavery? Juneteenth, the federal holiday, and August 8.

June 19th, or Juneteenth, marks the emancipation of slavery of slavery in the United States. While most city offices will be ...

And slavery already had traction in Illinois ... in accordance with a proclamation from the executive of the United States, all slaves are free." A celebration followed, one that continues ...

Acknowledging the historical link between the end of Black slavery in the U.S. and the creation of the State of West Virginia ...

Despite federal grant funding cuts, the Cooper Family Foundation held its annual celebration, which has been a part of the ...