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Church & Ministry
Boston Reparations Commission demands White churches pay
The Boston Task Force on Reparations is demanding “White churches” to compensate Black Bostonians for transatlantic slave trade-related racial injustices,…
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Archaeology and History
The historically black neighborhoods of Kansas City explained
History had a lot to do with where Black neighborhoods were created on both the Missouri and Kansas side of…
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Faith
John Woolman: The conscientious Quaker who paved the way for abolition
This week marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Woolman, a humanitarian who played a central role in…
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Culture Watch
Author of beloved hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ overcame racist past
You’ve likely heard the famous hymn “Amazing Grace.” People the world over love the song. It’s been sung at countless…
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BLM protestors confront Catholic priest who tries to protect Saint Louis statue
The namesake of the city of St. Louis is now under attack. Black Lives Matter protestors recently shouted down a…
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Columns
Henry Louis Gates: “Tiny fraction” of slaves actually ended up in U.S.
When it comes to the history of slaves in the New World, there is perhaps no one more versed on…
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National News
Bells rang this week to mark 400 years since enslaved Africans arrived
August marked 400 years since the first enslaved Africans reached American shores at Point Comfort, known today as Fort Monroe…
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