Enslaved People

Muscogee Nation Supreme Court Ruled Descendants of People Enslaved by the Tribe are Citizens

The Muscogee Nation is one of five tribes in Oklahoma that signed a treaty that abolished their practice of enslavement and granted citizenship to the formerly enslaved.
07/25/2025

5 Facts to Know About Exploited 19th-Century Attraction Sarah Baartman

The late South African was enslaved and exhibited for European audiences.
04/01/2025

Descendants of Enslaved Black People Who Built St. Louis University Call For Reparations

The wealth acquired amassed from stolen labor, and the construction of the university totals "between $361 million and $70-plus billion.”
02/09/2024

David Oyelowo Discusses The Finale of ‘Lawman: Bass Reeves’ and His Commitment To Telling Black Stories

Airing on Paramount, the show is the most-watched series on the platform across the globe.
12/19/2023

BET’s Juneteenth Quiz

Take the quiz to see how much you know about Juneteenth.
04/25/2023