The notion that a white enslaver could be “attracted” to an enslaved person described as “dirty, smelly” and unwashed—conditions often resulting from the brutal realities...
How could European colonizers establish slavery and forced labor in the beautiful natural setting of the Caribbean islands, tearing families apart and subjecting women and...
The Brutal Reality of Slavery Whippings: A Dark Chapter in Human History Whippings were a cornerstone of the institution of slavery, particularly in the Americas,...
A Historical and Contemporary Perspective Racial integration in the United States has been a complex, evolving process marked by significant milestones, persistent challenges, and ongoing...
In the mid-20th century, the United States underwent significant social and legislative changes with the passage of civil rights bills, particularly the Civil Rights Act...
A Harrowing Symbol of Oppression in the History of Slavery Throughout history, humanity has witnessed countless atrocities committed under systems of oppression and exploitation. Among...
The history of slave plantations is a grim testament to human cruelty, where economic greed fueled unimaginable suffering. Across the Americas, Africa, and parts of...
Samuel George Morton (1799–1851) was an American physician and natural scientist whose work in craniometry—the measurement of human skulls—laid the foundation for what would later...
The Hypocrisy of “Enlightenment”: How Europeans Justified Slavery and Segregation Throughout history, colonial powers in Europe employed a variety of ideological tools to justify the...