Slavery in the US

The 1826 Ohio River Uprising: The Slave Revolt That Ended a Notorious Slave Trader’s Reign

The Ohio River Uprising of 1826 was a bold act of resistance by approximately 75 enslaved Africans being transported south by Edward Stone, a notorious slave trader, and his associates. On September 17, while traveling down the Ohio River,...

The Creole Mutiny of 1841: The Most Successful Slave Revolt in U.S. History

In 1841, a group of enslaved Africans aboard the American brig Creole staged a daring revolt "The Creole Mutiny of 1841" that would become the most successful slave revolt in U.S. history. Led by Madison Washington, the rebels seized...

John Copeland Jr.: The Untold Story of the Man Executed for Resisting Slavery and Whose Body Was Used for Medical Research

John Anthony Copeland Jr. was a man whose life and death embodied the struggle for freedom and justice in a nation deeply divided by slavery. Born free on August 15, 1834, in Raleigh, North Carolina, Copeland was arrested, tried,...

The Decatur Slave-Ship Mutiny: The Little-Known Slave Revolt on American Waters in 1826

The Decatur slave-ship mutiny was an act of resistance that took place in April 1826 aboard a coastwise slave ship sailing from Baltimore, Maryland, to the New Orleans slave market. This mutiny was part of the broader struggle against...

The Spine-Chilling Execution of Ben: The Slave Whose Execution Exposed the Brutality of Slavery in the US

Slavery in America was one of the darkest chapters in its history, built on violence, fear, and dehumanization. Plantation owners relied on terror to maintain control over the enslaved, and fear was their most powerful weapon. Enslaved people who...

John Berry Meachum: The Abolitionist Who Built a Floating School to Defy Anti-Black Literacy Laws

In the early 19th century, a remarkable figure emerged in the fight against oppression and systemic racism in the United States. John Berry Meachum, a freed African reverend, educator, abolitionist and entrepreneur, defied the odds and built a legacy...

Jermain Loguen: The Man Who Insulted His Former Enslaver in a Published Letter for Demanding Compensation

In March 1860, Rev. Jermain Wesley Loguen, a formerly enslaved man turned abolitionist, received a shocking letter from Sarah Logue, the wife of his former enslaver. In the letter, Sarah demanded that Loguen either return to her as a...

Ona Judge: The Enslaved Girl Who Escaped from President George Washington’s Household in 1796

Ona Judge Staines, also known as Oney Judge, was an enslaved woman who famously escaped the household of the first president of the United States, George Washington, and became a symbol of resistance against slavery. Ona Judge was born around...

The Slave Experience of Christmas

The Christmas holiday, a time typically associated with joy and festivity, held a complex and multifaceted significance for enslaved Africans across the Americas and the Caribbean. While some slaves embraced the brief moments of relaxation and celebration, others saw...

The Christmas Panic of 1765: How a Slave Revolt Rumor Disrupted Christmas in Charleston

In December 1765, Charleston, South Carolina, was thrown into chaos when rumors of an impending slave insurrection by enslaved Africans disrupted the city’s Christmas festivities. The fear of rebellion cast a shadow over the season’s celebrations, leaving white residents...
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The Untold Story of Shields Green: The Abolitionist Who Was Hanged for Attempting to Free Enslaved Africans

Shields Green, also known as “Emperor,” was one of the most enigmatic figures in the fight against slavery in...