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Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of ...
Two pieces of legislation that could make it possible for Black people to receive reparations for slavery are moving forward.
Historians say around 1,500 British and American troops died in the battle in 1775.
Ron Graham, a Creek Freedmen descendant who watched the oral arguments, said the language in the Muscogee constitution ...
They were there to honor Lewis Brady, a Black man who escaped slavery in Maryland in the 19th century, settled near Ossining, New York, toiled as an oysterman and then became a legend for defying ...
The Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants was the primary issue that drew Visalians to the No Kings Day ...
The Charlestown Historical Society is welcoming soldiers’ descendants to the city as part of their Brothers of the Battle ...
The day's celebrations include historical commemorations, poetry, music, dancing and performances, and other ...
Tuesday marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, a key catalyst for the American Revolution. Although the British fought off the Patriots during the battle in Charlestown, this event ...
The study will investigate the history of slavery in Washington and identify potential remedies to address its enduring ...
The Principal Research Group, a nonprofit composed of scientists and historians, is combining DNA analysis with genealogical ...
Portland City Council approved a settlement for more than 20 people whose homes and businesses were destroyed in the name of ...