Black California, The Fugitive Slave, and the Compromise of 1850

Black California, The Fugitive Slave, and the Compromise of 1850

by | Mar 18, 2021 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

The history of slavery and sectional debate impacted the formation of California in a variety of ways. California’s admission into the Union and the Compromise of 1850 intensified the sectional conflict over slavery bringing the United States one step closer to Civil War. The hidden history of the slavery debate in the mid-19th century becomes visible in the very placement of California’s eastern border. Additionally, California becomes a central point in Black history as African Americans struggled to keep slavery out of California…and Black people in it.

The Creation of Black Studies at San Diego City College

The Creation of Black Studies at San Diego City College

by | Jan 29, 2021 | Black History (Reconstruction to Present), Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

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Retired Professor of Black Studies, Nathan Katungi, discusses the history of the Black Studies Department at San Diego City College — how the department was created, the vision, philosophy and goals, and the challenges faced by the department.

The Haitian Revolution, The Slave Trade, and Black Women

The Haitian Revolution, The Slave Trade, and Black Women

by | Jan 26, 2021 | Black History (Through Reconstruction), Black New-US, Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines, Video Essays on Black History and Politics

Support African Elements via Patreon; patreon.com/africanelements! In this episode, we look at the impact of the Haitian Revolution. The Republic of Haiti shaped US politics around slavery, heightened tension between North and South, and impacted Black women in often overlooked ways.