The United States treats 1865 as a clean break: the war ends, the amendment passes, freedom arrives, and the story insists history moves on. It’s a comforting version of events, one that suggests moral progress, offers closure, and frames everything that followed as the result of individual failure rather than inherited systems. But history doesn’t work that way. Slavery didn’t end as a system in 1865; it ended as a legal designation

The Amistad revolt is often remembered as a dramatic episode in abolitionist history. Yet, it also stands as a powerful moment when international law was put to the test. In 1839, a group of kidnapped Africans seized control of the Spanish ship La Amistad, challenging not only their illegal captivity but also the legal systems that claimed to govern such matters.

The image of the cowboy that dominates American culture is not a true reflection of history. It is the product of selective storytelling that has erased the significant role Black cowboys played in shaping the West. After emancipation, Black men made up about 25 percent of the western cattle workforce. Their contributions went far beyond the common stereotypes, shaping the ranching industry and the culture of the American frontier.

The rebellion was originally planned for July 4, 1831. The date was deliberate. Turner understood the symbolism of American independence. Illness delayed the effort, and the group regrouped in August. On the night of August 21, Turner and six others began the uprising at the Travis plantation, where Turner was enslaved.

Cultural survival in the Black diaspora was not accidental. It was strategic. Enslavers understood that language, music, and religion sustained identity, which is why those elements were targeted for destruction. What followed was not loss, but transformation.

Public memory isn’t just about what we remember; it’s also about what we’re told to forget. Right now, in America, government officials are quietly removing critical evidence of slavery, racial violence, and resistance from our parks and classrooms. This leads to a future where justice is disconnected from truth, and “patriotism” is used to excuse this erasure.

Kentucky's prison system has transformed into a powerhouse of economic activity, generating billions from the labor of incarcerated individuals. This troubling trend echoes the history of convict leasing, which arose after the Civil War and represents a dark chapter in which the freedom of Black people was taken, repackaged, and exploited for profit.

In 2025, the Pentagon shocked the nation by announcing it would restore a massive portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to the West Point library. This nearly 20-foot tall portrait shows Lee on horseback, with a Black enslaved man holding the reins.

Recently, Jillian Michaels stirred significant debate with her remarks about white supremacy and her troubling claim regarding what she calls "Black degeneracy." Although she claims to convey honesty, her words reflect a long-standing harmful narrative that shifts blame from systemic oppression to the very people facing it.

Florida’s history with slavery doesn’t show up in the curriculum the way Georgia, Alabama, or Mississippi’s does and that’s not an accident. Florida was a place of contradictions: where freedom was promised to the desperate, and where that freedom was violently revoked once the United States claimed the land.

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the GI Bill, is frequently celebrated as a game-changer in American history. By providing returning World War II veterans with key benefits such as higher education, low-interest home loans, and job training, it played a vital role in expanding the American middle class. Yet, this promise was not shared equally among all veterans. Black veterans faced significant barriers that denied them the full benefits of the GI

In December 2023, a monument notorious for its offensive imagery was removed from Arlington National Cemetery. This 32-foot bronze statue, laden with Lost Cause symbolism, depicted smiling enslaved individuals and celebrated Confederate heroes, all while suggesting the South fought nobly for freedom through a Latin inscription.

The story of the Civil War is often presented as a simple conflict between freedom and oppression. While it is undeniable that the war aimed to end the horrific practice of slavery, it is crucial to recognize a significant truth: the conflict did not provide reparations to the descendants of enslaved individuals.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. has devoted his life to shining a light on the vast and often overlooked narratives of Black history. His...

In 1987, the McCleskey v. Kemp case shifted the focus on systemic racism in America, particularly regarding the death penalty. The case exposed the stark inequalities faced by racial minorities within the justice system, ultimately altering the landscape of racial justice in the United States.

The sudden passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner has left a profound void in the hearts of many, especially those who grew up watching him portray Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."

The recent release of over 230,000 pages of documents related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination has ignited conversations about transparency, justice, and government narratives.

In 1962, one man's bravery changed the course of American education and civil rights. James Meredith, an African American U.S. Air Force veteran, made history as the first Black student to attend the University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss.

The disparities in maternal health for Black women in America are shocking. They are three to four times more likely to die during or after childbirth than white women.

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a significant topic of discussion, igniting passionate debates and legislative actions across the United States in recent years. But what exactly is CRT, and why do some people view it as a threat?