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Slavery

The story behind Philadelphia's slavery exhibit

  • Jul 4

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4
AP Photo/Joe Lamberti, File

Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

  • Jul 3

NC advocates, legal experts react to birthright citizenship ruling

  • Jun 30

NC executive mansion hosts Juneteenth celebration: 'Like a reunion'

  • Jun 19

For Juneteenth, Durham's historic Stagville shines light on the past

  • Jun 19

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

  • May 26

Latest Videos

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Lost no more: Saga of former enslaved man's quest for freedom, long new life on the Hudson

  • Jun 17, 2025
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Descendants make historic return to Stagville Plantation in Durham

  • Nov 16, 2024
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Knightdale marker recognizes burial grounds, Midway Plantation

  • Jun 19, 2024
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NC woman traces her 165-year-old grand piano to enslaved ancestor

  • Jun 17, 2024
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Juneteenth celebration attendees, participants at Raleigh park acknowledge current struggles

  • Jun 19, 2023
2:40

'Coming together': Martin Luther King Jr holiday inspires positive activities

  • Jan 15, 2023
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The incredible life of David Carll and his five generations who've raised families on his property

  • Dec 1, 2022
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More bodies could be hidden at newly uncovered burial ground for enslaved people, archaeologist says

  • Sep 30, 2022

Latest Stories

Slavery displays are being restored at President's House site on Philadelphia's Independence Mall

Workers have begun restoring the displays about slavery at the President's House site in Philadelphia.

  • Feb 19
AP Photo/Matt Rourke, file

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues

The Trump administration was sued over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.

  • Feb 17

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of New York City museum

The Underground Railroad was a secret pathway to freedom for enslaved people escaping north, through woods, tunnels, private homes, under floorboards, inside churches and even hidden beneath wagons.

  • Feb 15
AP Photo/Bob Leverone

What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4

Judge orders Trump administration to 'mitigate' further 'damage' to Philly slavery exhibit panels

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to mitigate further "damage" to the slavery exhibit panels that NPS removed from the President's House in Philadelphia.

  • Feb 3