Slavery was actually a more gender-egalitarian institution than other forms of property or wealth accumulation, so it’s not surprising that white women would have a vested interest in it.

Discover the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition as we navigate from fossil fuels to sustainable energy solutions.

Modern slavery Modern slavery is an overarching term used to describe the most egregious forms of exploitation, including slavery, debt bondage, serfdom, forced labour, sexual exploitation, ...

The setting for their flights was what became known as the “Blue Highway,” which ran up and down the Eastern Seaboard and enabled enslaved people to escape as stowaways in below-deck hideaways.

A member of a radical transgender vegan cult suspected in the attempted murder of a California landlord claimed in court that guards tried to de-transition her.

Even those Jews who disavowed biblical inspiration for their anti-slavery activism claimed special authority to denounce oppression because of the suffering of the Jewish people.

In short, the study of slavery has helped to shape American academic life. The study of slavery in America started in the middle of the 18th century.

A Sacramento store that specializes in fair trade imports from around the world is closing. Zanzibar Trading Co. is announcing its closure after nearly 26 years in business.

Pickett Chapel was built by slaves starting in 1827 with opening in 1829. The historical church building is being restored by the Wilson County Black History Committee. Pickett Chapel's building ...

An alliance of Jesuits and descendants of those the order once enslaved aims to achieve restorative justice by modeling terms of an 1838 slave sale.

Discussions on reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism are gaining momentum, with Caribbean and African nations calling on former colonial powers to engage on the issue.