The Homestead Act of 1862 stands as one of the most transformative pieces of legislation in American history, shaping the nation’s westward expansion, agricultural development,...
Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was a complex and polarizing figure whose presidency (1865–1869) was defined by the tumultuous aftermath of...
A Promise Unfulfilled The phrase “forty acres and a mule” is a powerful symbol in American history, representing a fleeting moment of hope for newly...
The African colonization movement, primarily active in the 19th century, was a controversial effort to resettle free African Americans and emancipated slaves in Africa, particularly...
The institution of slavery in the Americas, including the Caribbean and both North and South America, was marked by numerous atrocities, among them the horrific...
The Deliberate Fracturing of Familial Bonds: Slavery’s Lasting Impact on Emotional Connections in Black Families During the era of chattel slavery in the Americas, white...
The White House, an enduring symbol of American democracy and freedom, stands as the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States....
Felix Tijerina (1905–1965) was a Mexican-American businessman, community leader, and advocate for Mexican-American rights, born in Sugar Land, Texas. Raised in a working-class family, Tijerina...
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), founded in 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas, is the oldest and one of the most prominent Hispanic...