One family’s stories prove to be a window on Black struggle and persistence in American history
At 88, historian David Levering Lewis, a biographer of W.E.B. DuBois, has filled in gaps in his knowledge of his own family ...
Free Black Staten Island settlers greatly contributed to 19th Century N.Y. economy through oyster industry
The oystermen knew Sandy Ground was a safe haven for them to have the freedom to work, learn and worship where it would not ...
New report exposes hidden child labor in Bangladesh's garment factories, urging action
A new report from the University of Nottingham's Rights Lab and GoodWeave International highlights the risk of modern slavery ...
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Taking the kids: Considering the contributions of Black people’s work during Black History Month
What’s your definition of work? Ask the kids and they might say homework or chores, maybe a part-time job for teens. Today’s ...
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After Confederate Forces Captured Their Children, These Black Mothers Fought to Reunite Their Families
During the Civil War, Confederates targeted free Black people in the North, kidnapping them to sell into slavery. After the ...
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The Lowell Mill Girls: America’s Forgotten Labor Struggle
In the early 19th century, young women were drawn into factory work with the promise of opportunity - but at what cost? The Lowell Mill Girls labored in harsh conditions, worked long hours for low ...