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Lupita Nyong’o Said Her Oscar Win Came With a Price, Hollywood Kept Offering Her ‘Slave’ Roles

The actress told CNN ‘Inside Africa’ that studios tried to box her into portrayals of Black pain and she refused roles that would reinforce stereotypes.
11/24/2025

Slave Descendants Cautiously Anticipate Meeting With Slave Owners’ Heirs

Ancestors of the survivors on the last known U.S. slave ship have began dialogue with owner of the vessel’s descendants.
10/30/2022

State Supreme Court Arguments Set To Begin Over Who Owns Images Of Woman’s Enslaved Ancestors

Harvard University claims that it has ownership rights to the controversial pictures.
10/28/2021

Neighbors Disgusted After Man Hangs A 'Slaves 4 Sale' Sign Over Confederate Flag Criticism

And why Richard Geisenheyner says he made the sign.
09/13/2017