Lawmakers have been trying to pass reparation bills for descendants of slaves. Here's why it's taken so long – and how it might work. RELATED: […]
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‘Stone Ghosts In The South: America’s Legacy Of Heritage And Hate’ | The Last Word | MSNBC
Trymaine Lee and Caroline Randall Williams join Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss their reactions to the debate over Confederate monuments featured in Trymaine Lee’s documentary "Stone […]
Continue readingWhy inmates are allowed to make below minimum wage in the U.S. | Just the FAQs
Prisoners are allowed to make below the minimum wage because of loophole in the 13th Amendment. RELATED: Ever eager to exploit a cultural rift, President […]
Continue readingAfrican Americans celebrate freedom and emancipation
On June 19th in 1865, Slavery officially ended in America. In the century and more that has followed the experience of Black Americans has seen […]
Continue readingJuneteenth is underway…..but here’s what you probably didn’t know
Newsfeed spoke to Kwame Shabazz, an Africologist and lecturer in Africana Studies, who explains about the origins of this important day and other things you […]
Continue readingThis is the time for action. | MSNBC
This is the time for reflection. For empathy. For honesty. For action. Aired on 6/19/2020. » Subscribe to MSNBC: MSNBC delivers breaking news and in-depth […]
Continue readingAustralia’s History Of Slavery
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied existence of slavery in the country’s history. The nation was founded on the wealth of slavery, according to […]
Continue readingThe US miliatry reckons with its racist past
The US will have its first black military chief of staff. This comes as many Americans are beginning to realize many of the symbols used […]
Continue readingCountry Group Changes Name Over Slavery Association | Morning Joe | MSNBC
On Thursday, the Grammy award-winning country group formerly known as Lady Antebellum announced they would be changing their name to Lady A, citing their awareness […]
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