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The journey to freedom came through the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. The goal was to keep the United States together; the secondary impact was the end of slavery. Even when slavery ended, it didn’t ...
‘Freedom Ship’ Review: Sailing Out of Slavery An overland journey to the North was an impractical choice for many who sought to escape bondage. Some fugitives took to the sea.
A dozen young volunteers, many from underprivileged backgrounds and neighbourhoods, united to raise awareness of freedom of the press around the world - through art.
The Smithsonian’s “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World” uses artifacts, art, audio and video to explore the horrors of enslavement alongside the struggle for justice.
See the artwork that won the New York Public Library National Teen Art Contest, a testament to the artist's grandmother.
A Simpson College junior designed an art barrier to encourage neurodivergent children to feel more welcome in art spaces like museums. Teodora Mitov shares her story. WHO-TV Des Moines ...
Perfect for art lovers and invention enthusiasts alike! Crazy Works. Heart Melting Art Cute Creations and Inventions That Will Amaze. Posted: December 12, 2024 | Last updated: December 12, 2024.
This is the story of Newton Smith's astonishing rise from enslavement to emancipation to riches and respect in the swamplands that were once found along the Red River in Northwest Louisiana.
From Slavery to Freedom: The Untold Story of America's First Muslims. Episode 2 | 23m 19s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Even before the United States was founded, tens of thousands of Muslims ...
Much has been written about St. Louis’ slave history. The study of census tracts of the times notes the city’s rapid growth of Black slaves increased from 268 in 1799 to 2,656 by 1850. A mere ...