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Slavery

The story behind Philadelphia's slavery exhibit

  • Jul 4

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

  • Jul 3

Chicago-area Juneteenth celebrations continue with weekend events

  • Jun 20

Juneteenth march in Chicago area honors Opal Lee, message of unity

  • Jun 19

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

  • May 26

Slavery displays are being restored at President's House site

  • Feb 19

Latest Videos

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Signs criticize removal of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia ahead of July 4th

  • Jul 2
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Author, narrator of book on jockey born into slavery speak on story

  • Jun 19
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Judge inspects slavery panels removed by Trump administration

  • Feb 3
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Lost no more: Saga of former enslaved man's quest for freedom, long new life on the Hudson

  • Jun 17, 2025
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Glenwood opens memorial to stop on Underground Railroad

  • Sep 18, 2023
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Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with parades, block parties

  • Jun 19, 2023
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Chicago area celebrating Juneteenth with events across city, suburbs

  • Jun 19, 2023
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Suburban high schools under fire for controversial cotton lesson

  • Mar 17, 2023

Latest Stories

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Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

The Trump administration was sued over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.

  • Feb 17

Judge orders administration to restore slavery exhibit at President's House Site

A federal judge has prohibited the Trump administration from removing an exhibit related to slavery in a section of Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park.

  • Feb 17

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of New York City museum

The Underground Railroad was a secret pathway to freedom for enslaved people escaping north, through woods, tunnels, private homes, under floorboards, inside churches and even hidden beneath wagons.

  • Feb 15

We Sow We Grow Project taking back the soil in West Pullman

A West Pullman family's mission is to teach the community to grow their own food. They explained how Taylor Swift helped them build a South Side chicken coop.

  • Feb 12
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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4