“Petition of the People of Colour, Freemen,” Philadelphia
1799
Explore this petition referencing the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in support of Black freedom.
“Negroes Who Obtained Freedom”
1781
Read a plea from free Black people in Philadelphia to protect their freedom.
“Petition to the Virginia House of Delegates”
1784
Read this plea written by Sarah Greene, a formerly enslaved woman caught in a legal fight.
Freedom Days in American History
with Jeffrey Kerr-Ritchie
Learn more about the long history of celebrating emancipation, from January 1, to August 1, to Juneteenth.
Emancipation: Separating Myth from Fact
with Jeffrey Kerr-Ritchie
Break down common misconceptions about the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment in this video.
“Petition to New Hampshire State Legislature”
1779
Read a petition for freedom inspired by the American Revolution.
Juneteenth: Exploring Freedom’s Stories
by Annenberg Classroom
Explore the history of Juneteenth, from its initial celebration following the Civil War through its enactment as a federal holiday.
Slavery and Freedom in Brazil
with Reighan Gillam
Explore the pervasive nature of slavery in Brazil and the path to abolition.
Free Black Neighborhoods Post-Emancipation
with Carla L. Peterson
Take a closer look at how free Black communities evolved after the Emancipation Proclamation and the Reconstruction Amendments.
Black Women’s Activism in Free Black Communities
with Carla L. Peterson
Learn how Black women such as Maria W. Stewart and Sojourner Truth organized for their communities.
Free Black Organizations and Institutions
with Carla L. Peterson
Learn how free Black people established mutual aid societies and other institutions.
The Evolution of the Underground Railroad
with Christopher Bonner
Learn more about how the Underground Railroad operated and how the term for this means of escape from bondage emerged.
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