Posts Tagged ‘Slavery’
British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals
A new book reveals how much the British monarchy was involved in slavery, despite appeals for them to honor the humanity of enslaved people.
Read MoreThe New History of Fighting Slavery
A new book dives into José Antonio Aponte and his portraits of those enslaved in Cuba that showed their humanity–and ability to resist.
Read MoreWhy Black-Eyed Peas Still Matter on New Year’s Day
This delicacy, which is often associated with southern Black cuisine, has been a tie to African heritage, sustenance, and celebration.
Read MoreWatch Night: How Black Americans Welcomed Freedom With Prayer
While Black families originally waited for midnight so that the Emancipation Proclimation would free their kin, they now often pray.
Read MoreAngola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
The museum, which once served as a prison for the enslaved, has a unique location on a previous estate and also showcases Catholic relics.
Read MoreThe enslaved man who popularised mac and cheese
The food that graces many American tables, especially those of Black families at Thanksgiving, has evolved from a dish by a chef at Monticello.
Read MoreStatue to ‘remarkable’ woman who escaped slavery
The statue honors the woman who escaped slavery in Virginia and eventually found her way to North Shields, England.
Read MoreIn historic move, MFA Boston returns works by 19th-century enslaved artist David Drake to his heirs
The family has sold one of the pieces of pottery to the museum and will allow MFA Boston to continue to show the other for at least two years.
Read MoreCulture wars rock Texas historical site as Alamo Trust CEO resigns over research on role of slavery, indigenous people in state history
Kate Rogers, who wrote about the efforts to minimize the impact of slavery in Texas, no longer aligns with the Alamo according to officials.
Read MoreGhana’s President Calls Slave Trade ‘Greatest Crime,’ Pushes U.N. for Reparations
If successful, this approach could benefit the descendants of slaves kiddnapped from Ghana around the globe.
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