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"Unnatrual": Serena Williams Slams New York City Hotel For Cotton Plant Display
Tennis legend Serena Williams has criticised a New York City hotel for cotton plant decoration in its hallway.
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How Trump's Push For 'Americanism' At The Smithsonian Is Deeply Orwellian
President Donald Trump has revealed his ambitions to rewrite America's official history to, in the words of the Organisation of American Historians, "reflect a glorified narrative ... while suppressing the voices of historically excluded groups."
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How Enslaved Americans Responded To July 4 Declaration Of Independence
The summer air in Rochester, New York, hung thick with heat and celebration. It was July 5, 1852, a day after cannons had fired, flags waved and towns across America had burst into patriotic jubilation
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Explained: What Is Juneteenth, When It Became A US Federal Holiday
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden.
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Juneteenth 2025: Date, History And Why It's Celebrated Every Year In US
Juneteenth is observed every year on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
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Racist Texts Referencing Slavery Sent To Black People Across US, FBI Starts Probe
These offensive messages have been reported in more than a dozen states, including California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama.
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How Democratic Party Went From Supporting Slavery To Backing Kamala Harris
Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the US.
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US Elections: How The South Used Slavery For Political Gains
The Electoral College forms an instrumental part of the US election process.
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How African-Americans Fought For The Right To Vote In US Presidential Elections
In the aftermath of the Civil War, with the abolition of slavery formalised by the 13th Amendment in 1865, approximately 4 million freed Black Americans were eager to secure their place as full citizens, including the critical right to vote.
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Instagram Model Forced Followers Into Sex Work, Kept Them As Slaves
Former Brazilian model and US-based wellness influencer Kat Torres has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the human trafficking and slavery of women, after an FBI investigation found that two women living with her had gone missing in 2022.
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"Unnatrual": Serena Williams Slams New York City Hotel For Cotton Plant Display
Tennis legend Serena Williams has criticised a New York City hotel for cotton plant decoration in its hallway.
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How Trump's Push For 'Americanism' At The Smithsonian Is Deeply Orwellian
President Donald Trump has revealed his ambitions to rewrite America's official history to, in the words of the Organisation of American Historians, "reflect a glorified narrative ... while suppressing the voices of historically excluded groups."
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How Enslaved Americans Responded To July 4 Declaration Of Independence
The summer air in Rochester, New York, hung thick with heat and celebration. It was July 5, 1852, a day after cannons had fired, flags waved and towns across America had burst into patriotic jubilation
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Explained: What Is Juneteenth, When It Became A US Federal Holiday
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden.
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Juneteenth 2025: Date, History And Why It's Celebrated Every Year In US
Juneteenth is observed every year on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
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Racist Texts Referencing Slavery Sent To Black People Across US, FBI Starts Probe
These offensive messages have been reported in more than a dozen states, including California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama.
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How Democratic Party Went From Supporting Slavery To Backing Kamala Harris
Founded by Thomas Jefferson, the Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the US.
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US Elections: How The South Used Slavery For Political Gains
The Electoral College forms an instrumental part of the US election process.
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How African-Americans Fought For The Right To Vote In US Presidential Elections
In the aftermath of the Civil War, with the abolition of slavery formalised by the 13th Amendment in 1865, approximately 4 million freed Black Americans were eager to secure their place as full citizens, including the critical right to vote.
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Instagram Model Forced Followers Into Sex Work, Kept Them As Slaves
Former Brazilian model and US-based wellness influencer Kat Torres has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the human trafficking and slavery of women, after an FBI investigation found that two women living with her had gone missing in 2022.
