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Black History
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From the Folks Who Brought You the Civil War: The Political Legacy of Slavery
The Civil War is far from over.
Domestic Terrorism: From the Charleston Massacre to 1964 Slaying of Mississippi Civil Rights Workers
Sunday marked the 51st anniversary of another hateful act tied to another historic black church.
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We Were Never Meant to Survive: A Response to the Attack in Charleston
This country has never valued Black people. We cannot consider ourselves safe anywhere.
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Misunderstanding the Civil Rights Movement and Diversity of Tactics
This is not a sectional issue.
“By Any Means Necessary”: Remembering Malcolm X on His 90th Birthday
Malcolm X became one of the most influential political figures of the 20th century.
Killing Africa
The struggles of Black people against police repression and institutional corruption go far beyond the US.
Gateway to Freedom: Historian Eric Foner on the Hidden History of the Underground Railroad
Thousands of fugitive slaves reached freedom thanks to underground networks.
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The Record Setter: Dr. Carl Hart
"High Price" debunks the myth that there is a direct connection between crime and drug use.