Slaves at the White House Did More Than Just Build It | Time
Following Michelle Obama’s reminder to Americans that she wakes up every morning in a house built by slaves, the White House Historical Association on Wednesday released an updated explanation of the role of slaves in the history of the residence. And, while recent attention has largely focused on the executive mansion’s construction, the overview highlights another facet of that past: seven U.S. presidents owned slaves during their time in office there.
Source: Slaves at the White House Did More Than Just Build It | Time
Colonists shipped Native Americans abroad as slaves – Futurity
Native Americans, including noncombatants, who surrendered during King Philip’s War to avoid enslavement were enslaved at nearly the same rate as captured combatants, research shows.
Source: Colonists shipped Native Americans abroad as slaves – Futurity
House Cleaner Gets the Most Unexpected Surprise of Her Life – Popular Everything
What Is It Like To Be You? – The Sustainable Human
Tell the truth, Shame the devil
Pay Attention, Black People
President Trump on Tuesday refused to apologize to the “Central Park Five” for calling for their executions over rape and assault convictions that were later overturned.”You have people on both sides of that.
Why Juneteenth Needs to be a National Holiday – VICE
June 19, 1865, marks the day when news of emancipation and the Civil War’s end finally reached the last group of slaves in America. It should be treated with the same respect we give Independence Day.
Source: Why Juneteenth Needs to be a National Holiday – VICE
I Was a Cop for 18 Years. I Witnessed and Participated in Abuses of Power.
I am frequently asked why I became a cop, but I never seem to have a satisfactory answer. I was an only child in a single-parent home and was relatively quiet and introverted growing up. I wasn’t…
Source: I Was a Cop for 18 Years. I Witnessed and Participated in Abuses of Power.
New York Could Become First State To Be Completely Done With Private Prisons
New York State has been leading the way in flexing its muscles with respect to the private prison industry. Let’s take a look at what these three policies in concert mean, and what may come next as Bill S5433 goes to the Assembly and ultimately the Governor for approval as soon as this week.
Source: New York Could Become First State To Be Completely Done With Private Prisons
