Alabama’s Fight Against Forced Prison Labor and Racism
Alabama’s prison system operates a forced labor scheme that exploits Black inmates, generating $450 million annually while denying fair wages and parole.
The U.S. Constitution and Slavery and the Path to Civil War
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.
How Black Workers Fought for Economic Justice Against All Odds!!
Discover the complex and often heartbreaking history of African American labor in the United States, from slavery to the present day.
Afro-Latin History on the Spanish Frontier: Danger and Opportunity
In this episode, we explore how life was different for African Americans on the frontier. How those differences translate to both danger and opportunity for persons of African descent in the Spanish and English American territories, and the role Africans played in shaping what was to become the American frontier.
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- Dark Secrets of Abuse in a West Virginia Farm Family January 18, 2025A West Virginia couple faces allegations of forcing adopted Black children to work as slaves on their farm, highlighting child abuse and human trafficking. The post Dark Secrets of Abuse in a West Virginia Farm Family first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer