You Won’t Believe What This Plantation Museum Reveals About Slavery
Visit the Whitney Plantation museum and learn about the history of slavery in America. See the authentic buildings and hear the stories of enslaved people.
Visit the Whitney Plantation museum and learn about the history of slavery in America. See the authentic buildings and hear the stories of enslaved people.
Discover the significance of Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Explore the joy and pain associated with this historic day and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Learn why many believe that more substantive changes are necessary to address systemic racism. Join us as we delve into the complexities of Juneteenth and its impact on African American history.
Explore the history and impact of Black-owned businesses in America, focusing on key individuals, challenges, and successes across the 19th and 20th centuries.
Explore the recent Washington Post poll revealing Black Americans’ views on racism, police, voting rights, and more. Understand the concerns and hopes of Black Americans in today’s socio-political climate.
Delve into the historical intricacies of the U.S. Constitution and slavery. Explore the political maneuvers, compromises, and the inevitable clash of interests between North and South that the stage for the Civil War.
The African American English Dictionary, edited by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., celebrates the linguistic creativity of African American Vernacular English. Set for publication in March 2025, it includes words like ‘bussin’ and ‘old school’.