The great-great-grandson of 19th-century British Prime Minister William Gladstone said he was horrified to learn seven years ...

A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World.

DC was only part of the U.S. to pay off slave owners for freeing enslaves persons they held.

What Flanagan understands is that the real story of America includes the story of slavery. He looked around at all the people ...

The Institute of Museum and Library Services said the grant highlighting Black history and culture “no longer serves the ...

France's demand that Haiti pay it an indemnity to compensate dispossessed French slave-owners when the nation became ...

Trump is one of a long line of U.S. officials who’ve threatened annexation. History offers clues as to why they haven’t ...

Explore the revolutionary act of saving money and building generational wealth by African American ancestors. Discover their ...

Inside the steeple of Old North Church and among the Southern Colonies, less familiar stories of the events from 250 years ...

Good social change has come about due to struggles and sacrifices made by brave people. We must continue to stand against ...

Tomorrow will be the 250th anniversary of the “ shot heard ‘round the world ” that began the American Revolution. Next year, ...

The commission’s policy recommendations include urging UN member states to adopt enforceable and effective domestic laws, establish a unified global definition of modern slavery and demand ...