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A Black author takes a new look at Georgia’s white founder and his failed attempt to ban slavery
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Michael Thurmond thought he was reading familiar history at…
How DC-area museums honor Black history and educate on ‘issues in the past’ – WTOP News
With so many challenges to education — learning about the institutions of…
California lawmakers unveiled 14 reparations bills. None of them call for cash payments
SACRAMENTO — The California Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday outlined the first set…
Nikki Haley Defends Cringeworthy Civil War Comments by Declaring, “I Had Black Friends Growing Up”
January brings with it a time for resolutions, and GOP presidential hopeful…
Nikki Haley Backtracks on Civil War Gaffe: “Yes, I Know It Was About Slavery”
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley retreated on Thursday from an answer…
Nikki Haley fails to mention slavery when asked about cause of Civil War:
Berlin, New Hampshire — Republican presidential candidate and former South Carolina Gov.…
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul signs controversial legislation to create slavery reparations commission
Gov. Hochul signs controversial legislation to create slavery reparations commission Gov. Hochul…
Lawsuit challenges Alabama inmate labor system as 'modern day slavery'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Current and former inmates announced a lawsuit Tuesday challenging…
Texas Group Removes Slavery Books At Ex-Slave Plantations: Report
Around two dozen titles, including slave narratives, were removed after one white…
Labor abuse on fishing vessels widespread, with China topping list of offenders, report says
MIAMI — Hazardous, forced work conditions sometimes akin to slavery have been…
King Charles to acknowledge “painful aspects” of U.K., Kenya’s shared past on visit to the African nation
Nairobi, Kenya — King Charles III is in Kenya for his first state…
South Korean scholar acquitted of defaming sexual slavery victims during Japan colonial rule
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s top court on Thursday cleared a…
How indigo, a largely forgotten crop, brings together South Carolina’s past and present
Indigo’s impact on South Carolina’s past, present How indigo brings together South…
Cuba says ‘human trafficking network’ is sending its nationals to fight for Russia in Ukraine | CNN
CNN — Cuba says it has uncovered a human trafficking network operating…
Savannah renames historic square after Black woman who taught emancipated slaves to read and write | CNN
CNN — The city council of Savannah, Georgia, voted Thursday to rename…
Descendants of a British owner of slaves in Guyana apologize as Caribbean nation seeks reparations
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The descendants of a 19th-century Scottish sugar and coffee…
Savannah considers Black people and women for city square to replace name of slavery advocate
SAVANNAH, Ga. — SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — photos time-released to move at…
DeSantis appointee to Disney board taught seminar using discredited research claiming White people were slaves in America | CNN Politics
CNN — An appointee by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to an oversight…
Meet your new AI tutor | CNN Business
CNN — Artificial intelligence often induces fear, awe or some panicked combination…