Slavery History and Info

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Juneteenth and Why Jan. 1 Might Even Better Day to Celebrate End of Slavery, With Carol Swain
Carol Swain says it might be more appropriate for the U.S. celebrate the end of slavery on the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Red Hook WaterStories -- 1860: Slave Ship Erie Sold in Atlantic Basin
Red Hook WaterStories delves into the rich and varied past and present of the waterfront of the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. If you haven’t discovered the site, a project of PortSide New York, be sure to check it out. Here … Continue reading →
13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is Passed
13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is Passed | National Museum of African American History and Culture
What is the Trail to Freedom?
On April 18, 1862, the Union Army occupied the port town of Falmouth, located in southern Stafford County, along the Rappahannock River: On May 2, they crossed the river and occupied the City of Fredericksburg. Throughout the region, the enslaved saw the arrival of the Federal forces as an opportunity for freedom. How did they do it? Risking all, many enslaved people left their masters and sought the protection of Union forces. Some served with Federal troops in support positions. By mid-Sep
Frederick Douglass and the Imago Dei - Breakpoint
During the Civil War he advised President Lincoln on the treatment of black Union Soldiers and later discussed black suffrage with Lincoln’s successor, Andrew Johnson. From 1889-1891, Douglas served as Minister-in-Residence and Consul General to Haiti.
Black History Issue 2005 - WallBuilders
Black History Issue 2005 - WallBuilders
Mound Bayou: Mississippi's
Most people do not know the history behind Mississippi town, Mound Bayou. The town actually has an intriguing history that stands out among other towns throughout the 19th and 20th century. Two former slaves, Isaiah T. Montgomery, a prominent businessman, and Benjamin Green had a dream even before the Civil War, to establish the largest U.S …