Slavery
Today in history: President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
November 19, 2013One of the best-known speeches in American history, it was delivered by Lincoln in the midst of the Civil War, four and a half months after the Union armies defeated those of the Confederacy at the...
Read moreToday in labor history: George Washington says “no” to black recruits
November 12, 2013In 1775, General George Washington prohibited recruiters from enlisting African Americans into the Patriot Army. However, African Americans served in some units and some segregated divisions were formed.
Read moreTake heart in struggle for freedom, see “12 Years a Slave”
October 23, 2013Based on a narrative written by Northrup in 1853, the film takes you inside slavery, from the slaves' point of view.
Read moreToday in Latino history: Slavery abolished in Cuba
October 7, 2013Slavery was finally abolished in Cuba by Spanish royal decree that also made an indentured servitude system, known as "patronato," illegal.
Read moreToday in labor history: Nat Turner is born
October 2, 2013Turner often conducted Baptist services, preaching the Bible to his fellow slaves, who dubbed him "The Prophet."
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