It will begin by focusing on Olaudah Equiano, one of the most famous Black abolitionists of the 18th Century, whose powerful ...

When the 13th Amendment abolished slavery but allowed the exception as punishment for convicted crimes, California followed ...

Slavery was supposed to be abolished, yet millions are still trapped in forced labor across Africa today. From child labor in cobalt mines to blood diamonds fueling warlords, this episode uncovers the ...

Californians rejected the anti-slavery ballot measure Proposition 6, which would have forbid forced prison labor. Reparations advocates want to try again in 2026.

David Lammy’s flirtation with reparations is not only ill-advised but also counterproductive. Britain has already taken ...

Frederick Douglass, born into slavery in 1818, never knew the precise date he was born, but later chose Feb. 14 as his birthdate. We urge all Americans to consider the ideas, life and legacy of ...

The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in ...

The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 didn’t just free 800,000 enslaved people — it set the precedent for global emancipation.

Abraham Lincoln’s firm resolve during his last days demonstrated his enduring commitment to the common good', A CT historian writes.

When you think about Black History Month, several figures likely come to mind, with Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass ...

Scotland's History Land and Votes Slavery is abolished across the Empire The Adobe Flash player and Javascript are required in order to view a video which appears on this page. You may wish to ...

A Massachusetts city was once home to a famous abolitionist who picked Valentine's Day to celebrate his birth. Frederick Douglass is now forever enshrined in the New Bedford neighborhood where he once ...