In the 1600s the Netherlands established one of the world’s first art markets – but it couldn’t have happened without the ...

Gerald Norwood is a Wichita collector of "African Americana" — letters, legal papers and other artifacts of the black ...

After his death, Eli Whitney was described as "one of the most distinguished men who our country as produced." ...

It would be a shame should Barker choose to stop here, not only for her fans but for anyone who continues to be enthralled by ...

SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...

In honor of Black History Month, Biscuitville is celebrating renowned chef, iconic cookbook author, teacher and preservationist – Edna Lewis (1916 – 2006). In following tradition of years past, ...

Rose Nicaud was born into slavery in 1812. She was sold six times before she bought her own freedom at the age of 28. And that’s when she started selling coffee at her very own coffee stand in the ...

Gen. Rufus Saxton wrote that he bore “witness to the value of her services… She was employed in the Hospitals and as a spy [and] made many a raid inside the enemy’s lines displaying remarkable courage ...

President Donald Trump's executive order denying U.S. citizenship to the children of parents living in the country illegally ...

The cartoonist and writer proved that the deadliest skewering is informed by understanding. Jeet Heer After watching Gore ...

Yet Washington was aware that politics is perception — including the perception of his personal finances. As the national ...

Keke Palmer shared her unexpected take on Wicked when she likened one of the famous songs to a 'slave hymn.' The 31-year-old actress had SZA and Issa Rae speechless when she started explaining ...