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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery
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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery
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Trump Defends Columbus Legacy at White House
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President Donald Trump marked Columbus Day with a White House celebration honoring Christopher Columbus as a hero, promoting his administration’s efforts to restore the explorer’s public legacy and emphasizing his ties to Italian Americans. The event comes amid continuing debate over Columbus’s legacy, with critics pointing to colonization and slavery and some institutions recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead.
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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” — Booker T. Washington, Up from Slavery
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— Oct 1, 2026
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Archive Profiles White House Workers Including Enslaved Laborers
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The White House Historical Association and the Rubenstein Center have launched an online project documenting thousands of behind-the-scenes workers who have kept the White House running throughout its history, from chefs and gardeners to engineers and housekeepers. The project draws on archival research and oral histories, recognizing workers’ contributions, including those of enslaved people.
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Black arts events planned in Connecticut, California
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— Sep 25, 2026
The articles highlight Black American history, culture and ongoing challenges, from enslaved Revolutionary War soldier Aaron Brister’s service to performances and community events celebrating Black identity and heritage. They also note that Black and Hispanic Americans were among those hit hardest by pandemic-era economic hardship.
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Rob Schneider Blasts Government Control Efforts: ‘We Will Be Slaves and Our Children Will Be Slaves’
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— Aug 2, 2023
Conservative actor and comedian Rob Schneider blasted efforts to give the government more control and issued a warning on Twitter, Tuesday. He said, “The best slaves, the most cooperative slaves are the slaves that…
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Amazing Grace: The Slave Trader Who Turned
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— FROM 1773
The captain of slave ships became a pastor, wrote the world's best-loved hymn, and lived to see Britain vote his old trade out of existence.
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You are the awareness behind the voice in your head
The Untethered Soul gives anxious, transition-weary, or meditation-curious readers a plain practice for quitting the inner roommate and living from the seat of consciousness instead.
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William Wilberforce Begins Abolition Campaign
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Parliamentarian fights slave trade
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St. Patrick Writes His Confession
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Former slave returns to Ireland as missionary after vision
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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John Woolman Urges Quakers to Free Slaves
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— FROM 1754
Journalist travels and convinces meetings to manumit.
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John Newton Leaves Slave Trade
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Captain's storm at sea prompts lifelong repentance.
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The Underground Railroad's Levi Coffin
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— FROM 1826
Quaker stationmaster aids 3,000 escaping slaves
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 7h
Blandina Endures Torture in Lyon Amphitheater
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Slave girl outlasts repeated torments and inspires others.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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St. Patrick Returns to Ireland as Missionary
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Former slave Patrick brings the gospel back to his captors.
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Augustine of Hippo Ordains Slavery's End in North Africa
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Bishop writes against slave trade and ransoms captives.
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Host from ‘The View’ Shocked as She Learns Her Ancestors ‘Likely’ Owned Slaves
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— Feb 9, 2024
Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” said she was “in shock” to find out that she likely is the descendant of a slave trader and owner in a new episode of the PBS series “ Finding Your Roots .” Hostin — a frequent…
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Dem Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill To Fugitive Slave Act
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Democratic Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum compared a Republican-led immigration bill to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Thursday while speaking in opposition to the legislation on the House floor. House Republicans passed the…
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How a broken blood test raised nine billion on pure story
Anyone funding or boarding a startup should see how a non-working finger-prick device rode charisma and legal threats to a nine-billion-dollar valuation.
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American Brands Face Retaliation From China If They Don’t Do Business In Region Known For Slave Labor
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— Oct 4, 2024
A major American brand’s refusal to do business in a Chinese region known for slave labor is drawing retaliation from Beijing. Under U.S. federal law , PVH — an American company with brands including Calvin Klein and…
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California Mayor Says He’s ‘Living The Dream’ Visiting Chinese Region Tied To Slave Labor, ‘Genocide’
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— Jul 2, 2024
A California mayor said he was “living the dream” while visiting a region of China that has been tied to slave labor practices and human rights abuses. Barstow, California, Mayor Dr. Paul Courtney expressed his…
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‘Problematic:’ College Lecturer Alleges ‘Peter Rabbit’ Tales Were Stolen From African Slaves
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— May 26, 2023
A lecturer at a college university in England accused a beloved children’s book author of stealing stories from African slaves. On May 19, Dr. Emily Zobel Marshall from Leeds Beckett University claimed in an article the…
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Sen. Ed Markey Hit With 3 ‘Pinocchios’ for ‘Slave Owners,’ Filibuster Claim
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— Mar 22, 2021
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) is getting slapped with three “Pinocchios” regarding his claim about the filibuster. Markey tweeted on March 16, “The filibuster was created so that slave owners could hold power over our…
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Just Weeks After Wanting NFL to Give Him Another Chance, Kaepernick Compares the League to Actual Slavery
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— Oct 31, 2021
After first saying he wanted to get back on the field, a new Colin Kaepernick special likens the NFL’s draft to slave auctions. “In the mind of Colin Kaepernick, being a multi-millionaire athlete is like being a slave,”…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 8h
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