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Slavery

The story behind Philadelphia's slavery exhibit

  • Jul 4

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

  • Jul 3

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

  • May 26

Slavery displays are being restored at President's House site

  • Feb 19

Trump admin. erasing history and science at national parks: lawsuit

  • Feb 17

Judge orders government to restore slavery exhibit

  • Feb 17

Latest Videos

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Lost no more: Saga of former enslaved man's quest for freedom, long new life on the Hudson

  • Jun 17, 2025
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Racist text messages referencing slavery sent to residents across the US

  • Nov 8, 2024
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Archives reveal names of formerly enslaved people of Lefferts House

  • Feb 7, 2024
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Newark unveils massive tribute to Harriet Tubman

  • Mar 9, 2023
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Exploring the Underground Railroad in Queens

  • Feb 13, 2023
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Can Will Smith's newest film "Emancipation" redeem him?

  • Dec 2, 2022
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The incredible life of David Carll and his five generations who've raised families on his property

  • Dec 1, 2022
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Extra Meaningful: Juneteenth and Father's Day fall on same day

  • Jun 16, 2022

Latest Stories

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of Merchant House Museum in the East Village

The Underground Railroad was a secret pathway to freedom for enslaved people escaping north, through woods, tunnels, private homes, under floorboards, inside churches and even hidden beneath wagons.

  • Feb 12
AP Photo/Bob Leverone

What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4

Judge orders Trump administration to 'mitigate' further 'damage' to Philly slavery exhibit panels

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to mitigate further "damage" to the slavery exhibit panels that NPS removed from the President's House in Philadelphia.

  • Feb 3

Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit at Independence National Historical Park

Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of "whitewashing history" on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park.

  • Jan 23

Philadelphia sues Trump admin over removal of slavery memorial

The city of Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the National Parks Service's removal of a slavery exhibit at the President's House.

  • Jan 23