Silent Sam Confederate Monument Clashes at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Racist Graffiti Found On UNC Campus

Individuals connected with the Heirs to the Confederacy were accused of vandalizing a monument to slaves on UNC's campus.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
2017 Rutgers University Commencement

Rutgers Renames Parts Of Campus After Former Slaves

Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey renamed areas of its campus to pay homage to former slaves.
by NewsOne Staff
10.31.18
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Abolitionist, Civil Rights Activist Sojourner Truth Died On…

The long and storied life of abolitionist, civil rights activist, and women’s rights advocate Sojourner Truth (pictured) began some time…
by D.L. Chandler
06.19.19
Sojourner Truth, African American abolitionist and champion of women's rights. Born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree (1797-1883) she escaped to freedom in 1826. Changed her name in 1843.

Sojourner Truth Delivers ‘Ain’t I A Woman’ Speech…

S ojourner Truth’s  extraordinary journey from slave to abolitionist and women’s right activist was captured most pointedly during a speech…
by D.L. Chandler
05.29.17
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OPINION: Celebrating Remarkable Women During Women’s History Month

This week marks the 35th commemoration of International Women’s Day (Monday), celebrated by the United Nations. This year’s theme is…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19