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GEORGE WILL: Wokeness comes for a statue
Squalls of indignation gust across campuses so frequently that they seem merely performative — synthetic, perfunctory, uninteresting. Princeton’s ... Read more
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Poplar Forest: Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia sanctuary
“When finished, it will be the best dwelling house in the State, except that of Monticello; perhaps preferable ... Read more
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Slavery reparation measures gain traction
ATLANTA – Civil rights leaders and a select group of lawmakers have pushed for slavery reparations for years, ... Read more
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EXPLAINER: The story of Juneteenth, the new federal holiday
The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in ... Read more
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Slave cemetery poses questions for Florida country club
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The rumors swirled for decades: A dark history long lay buried under the grassy ... Read more
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AP Explains: Juneteenth celebrates end of slavery in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) — A holiday that is spreading across the U.S. and beyond, Juneteenth is considered the oldest ... Read more
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Coffin House: Meeting at the ‘Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad’
While researching a July trip to Indiana, we came across mention of an important safe house used by escaping African-American slaves in the mid-19th century. Read more
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Visiting the Plantations of Louisiana’s River Road
In mid-June, we enjoyed a three-day tour of historic plantations along Louisiana's River Road. Read more
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Church to celebrate Juneteenth
MOULTRIE, Ga. — The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to join in its celebration of Juneteenth ... Read more
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Quilt exhibit begins Monday at the Dalton-Whitfield Senior Center
DALTON, Ga. — Each patch on the "Story of the Underground Railroad" quilt tells part of a story. Read more