OP-ED. Professor emerita Marie-Jeanne Rossignol draws a parallel between anti-ICE activists, who whistle to alert immigrant communities of the arrival of agents, and the abolitionists who once posted ...
Program at Naper Settlement explores how messages conveyed through quilts guided runaway slaves through the Underground ...
Human rights and equity advocate D’mitra Smith will discuss “Slavery and Exploitative Labor in Sonoma County,” as part of the ...
Caroline Hixson's "incredible story offered readers a glimpse into a supposedly bygone world of slavers, enslaved peoples, ...
Johnathan Walker became famous as a maritime abolitionist when the government of Florida branded his hand with “S.S.” for ...
Today, our Nation celebrates the 217th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln—one of the most legendary leaders in American ...
If you have never heard of Syracuse abolitionist Samuel Ringgold Ward, you should. The great Frederick Douglass was in awe of ...
The namesake of a new park, the Heuston family was part of a thriving free Black community that helped others flee slavery.
Zine comparing The Border Power of ICE, the state, Democrats and Republicans to The Slave Power of the 1850s. Printable zine PDF below. Introduction from the author 2/5/2026: As I’ve mentioned while ...
From Schwerner and Goodman to Good and Pretti, white people putting themselves in harm’s way has helped galvanize Americans ...
New book uncovers John Brown's Adirondack years, family life, and the mountain landscape that shaped his vision.
The White House commemorates the 217th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, honoring his leadership and pivotal role during ...