Slavery may have been a footnote in the news, but in the last election, Nevada voted to end slavery as a punishment for a crime in its constitution. “What? I thought slavery was abolished a long time ...

The writer explores the historical journey of racial politics in America, tracing the path from the oppression of Black ...

Unlike Black children who had to leave their neighborhoods to seek an education, white children in Boston had the option to ...

Beyoncé's song "16 CARRIAGES" serves as a historical reflection on the Black experience during Reconstruction, symbolizing ...

A quote from women's rights pioneer Lucy Stone in the window of G. Willikers! Books and Toys is attracting attention in.

(THE CONVERSATION) Lula “Mae” Reeves, one of the first Black women in Philly to own her own business, created one-of-a-kind and custom hats for celebrities, socialites, professionals and churchgoing ...

This story is part of an occasional series on research projects currently in the works at the Law School. The Thirteenth ...

Abraham Lincoln wanted peace, for the war to end. He expressed his desire to "bind up the nation's wounds" in his second ...

Lawmakers say several bills under consideration Thursday would “address the unchecked authority of faculty.” They would ...

These fundamental rights and principles are the backbone of America—tampering with them could change everything.

A Virginia court has ruled that frozen embryos cannot be classified as property, marking a pivotal decision in a legal battle between a cancer survivor and her ex-husband over custody of the embryos.

The Electoral Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament by the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on 10 January 2022. Due to the nature of the Bill, the huge interest in it as well as ...