The Economic Impact of Slavery in the US
with Seth Rockman
Take a closer look at how the system of slavery pervaded American economic markets.
Jeremiah G. Hamilton, Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire
by Shane White
Explore Jeremiah Hamilton’s career, including his response to the Draft Riots of 1863.
African Americans in the Seminole Nation
by Rachel Sarah O’Toole
Explore how maroons and self-emancipated people joined the Seminole community.
Beads and Trans-Saharan Trade
with Abidemi Babatúnde Babalola
Learn more about the importance of beads in African kingdoms, and their impact on the archaeological record.
Òpó (veranda post)
by Olowe of Ise
View a modern example of Yoruba art and design traditions.
Staff of Office (ȯkyeame)
Nineteenth to Early Twentieth Century
View an example of a staff held by high ranking officials in West Africa.
Etta Moten Barnett and Martin Luther King, Jr. in Ghana
1957
Hear from King during his visit to Ghana, in conversation with actress, musician, and journalist Etta Moten Barnett.
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.
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 Organizations and Institutions
with Carla L. Peterson
Learn how free Black people established mutual aid societies and other institutions.
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.
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