slavery

Somerset County to preserve and digitize stories of enslaved people
Bernice Jalloh, Somerset County Surrogate, has been following a paper trail of hundreds of enslaved people, hoping to make their stories available online.
Organization looks to bring awareness to former NYC plantation
What is Black History Month, and why is it important?
Archives reveal names of formerly enslaved people of Lefferts House
Exhibit pays homage to history of J'ouvert
FL history standards claim slavery included 'benefit' to Black people
Newark unveils massive tribute to Harriet Tubman
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Exploring the Underground Railroad in Queens
Since 1865, five generations have raised families in this LI home
Explore Galveston's 'Freedom Walk,' commemorating June 19, 1865
Extra Meaningful: Juneteenth and Father's Day fall on same day
Here and Now: Documentary uncovers history of African burial ground
Enslaved During the Revolution: The Epic Story of Elizabeth
NatGeo debuts 'Into the Depths' podcast on search for slave shipwrecks
NYC school marks forgotten slave cemetery as sacred ground
Juneteenth ceremony to consecrate sacred burial ground at NYC park
How to talk to your kids about Juneteenth
Long Island 'Pickle King' honored ahead of Juneteenth
Rutgers adding historical markers to tell stories of benefactors' slaves
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Organization looks to bring awareness to former NYC plantation
What is Black History Month, and why is it important?
Archives reveal names of formerly enslaved people of Lefferts House
Exhibit pays homage to history of J'ouvert
FL history standards claim slavery included 'benefit' to Black people
Newark unveils massive tribute to Harriet Tubman
Exploring the Underground Railroad in Queens
Since 1865, five generations have raised families in this LI home
Explore Galveston's 'Freedom Walk,' commemorating June 19, 1865
Extra Meaningful: Juneteenth and Father's Day fall on same day
Here and Now: Documentary uncovers history of African burial ground
Enslaved During the Revolution: The Epic Story of Elizabeth
NatGeo debuts 'Into the Depths' podcast on search for slave shipwrecks
NYC school marks forgotten slave cemetery as sacred ground
Juneteenth ceremony to consecrate sacred burial ground at NYC park
How to talk to your kids about Juneteenth
Long Island 'Pickle King' honored ahead of Juneteenth
Rutgers adding historical markers to tell stories of benefactors' slaves
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