Buck Breaking — was a horrific practice entailed the white slaveowner coercing the enslaved man to expose his lower body by bending over a tree stump, positioning his buttocks in a vulnerable position. The enslaved man would endure brutal beatings, rendering him physically…

The banjo — a musical instrument with deep historical roots, emerged from the creativity and resilience of enslaved Africans and their descendants in the Caribbean and colonial North America. Despite the challenging circumstances of slave-labor camps, plantations, and diverse…

In some cases, the enslaved were compelled to engage in combat for their white enslavers, albeit without the expectation of fighting to the death. An example is Tom Molineaux, a Virginia enslaved person who earned his freedom and a substantial sum of $100,000 for his owner by…

The Sojourner Truth stamp was released on February 4, 1986, to honor one of the most inspiring and renowned African-Americans of the 19th century. Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Bomefree (also spelled 'Baumfree') in 1797, was an enslaved person in New York but gained her freedom…

There is a block of sandstone showcased in the visitor center of the U.S. Capitol that serves as a poignant tribute to the significant contribution made by enslaved African Americanworkers in the construction of the Capitol.

Both African males and females who were enslaved were subjected to sexual abuse by their white enslavers and mistresses. This mistreatment involved rape and sexual exploitation, with the sexual abuse of enslaved females being particularly prevalent in the DNA history and the…

William Lee — also known as Billy Lee or Will Lee, was an enslaved mixed-race person who is well-known for his association with George Washington, the first president of the United States. He is depicted in two, and possibly three, paintings, including the famous Washington…

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Consider this, am I referring to you? Here, we'll use a basic equation: A bigoted person + a white individual = could this be you? Let's dissect this - recognizing yourself as 'white' should be straightforward, but identifying if you hold prejudiced views could be more complex.…

Mission Statement — I am aware that my thoughts may unsettle some, whether they're within my group, white women, men, or anyone else. Regardless, my purpose isn't to provoke but to approach contentious issues from an unconventional perspective. This unique dialogue aims to raise…

According to historical records, at least 12 white U.S. Presidents enslaved other humans during their lifetimes and or presidencies.

Do you know who they are? And how many they enslaved?

Massachusetts enslaved people petitioned the legislature for freedom. There is a record of eight freedom petitions during the Revolutionary War period. During the tumultuous period of the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts enslaved people took a bold and courageous step by…

Daniel Robert Smith — was the last surviving child of a formerly enslaved American. He was born on March 11th, 1932 in Winsted, Connecticut to Abram A. B. Smith and Clara Wheeler Smith. His mother worked as a domestic worker. Daniel was the fifth of six children. He passed away…

During the era of slavery — there were instances where some enslaved individuals would have a day of rest while others were unfortunately forced to continue working. In certain regions, enslaved people were provided with a yule log to burn in the main house. As long as the log…

The history of African women who were enslaved and underaged girls being sold into brothels is an alarming and tragic reality that highlights the intersection of racism, sexism, and exploitation of African women during the transatlantic slave trade and beyond. Enslaved African…

Former Eagles WR Terrell Owens’ is being criticized by his ‘Slave-Type Mentality’ comment he made about the NFL. He pointed out the complex dynamic created by the fact that the majority of players in the league are black, while the team owners are predominantly white. Owens…

Note* I recognize her deviation into the topic of enslavement was out of context* (because the enslaved suffered unspeakable brutalities and had absolutely no benefits being a slave), and it did not align perfectly with her talking point. Nonetheless, I recognize her overall…