Harriet Tubman Day
On this day in 1913, American abolitionist and leading conductor in the Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman died in Auburn, New York. An escaped slave herself, Tubman took great personal risks […]
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On May 22, 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks severely beats Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber after Sumner made a speech against slavery and its expansion
On May 22, 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks severely beats Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber after Sumner made a speech against slavery and its expansion. The incident reflected breaking tensions […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On August 6, 1848, Susie King Taylor, a nurse, educator, and author, and the first and only black woman to publish her recollections of the Civil War, was born in Liberty County, Georgia
On August 6, 1848, Susie King Taylor, a nurse, educator, and author, and the first and only black woman to publish her recollections of the Civil War, was born in […]
On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place
On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in Ottawa, Illinois. Though the two men were sparring for a seat […]
On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery
On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery. He described his escape in his bestselling memoir, published just 7 years later: “It required no very vivid imagination to depict the most frightful scenes through which I should have to pass, in case I failed. The wretchedness of slavery, […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing the cruelties of slavery to white northerners, many of whom were not directly exposed to them. The book was immensely popular, selling 10,000 copies in […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On October 18, 1773, American poet Phillis Wheatley gained her freedom
On October 18, 1773, American poet Phillis Wheatley gained her freedom. She was the first Black American woman to publish a book of poetry, and, despite her time spent enslaved, […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
Harriet Tubman Day
On this day in 1913, American abolitionist and leading conductor in the Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman died in Auburn, New York. An escaped slave herself, Tubman took great personal risks […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On May 22, 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks severely beats Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber after Sumner made a speech against slavery and its expansion
On May 22, 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks severely beats Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber after Sumner made a speech against slavery and its expansion. The incident reflected breaking tensions […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On August 6, 1848, Susie King Taylor, a nurse, educator, and author, and the first and only black woman to publish her recollections of the Civil War, was born in Liberty County, Georgia
On August 6, 1848, Susie King Taylor, a nurse, educator, and author, and the first and only black woman to publish her recollections of the Civil War, was born in […]
On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place
On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in Ottawa, Illinois. Though the two men were sparring for a seat […]
On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery
On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery. He described his escape in his bestselling memoir, published just 7 years later: “It required […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On October 18, 1773, American poet Phillis Wheatley gained her freedom
On October 18, 1773, American poet Phillis Wheatley gained her freedom. She was the first Black American woman to publish a book of poetry, and, despite her time spent enslaved, […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
Harriet Tubman Day
On this day in 1913, American abolitionist and leading conductor in the Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman died in Auburn, New York. An escaped slave herself, Tubman took great personal risks […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On May 22, 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks severely beats Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber after Sumner made a speech against slavery and its expansion
On May 22, 1856, Congressman Preston Brooks severely beats Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber after Sumner made a speech against slavery and its expansion. The incident reflected breaking tensions […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On August 6, 1848, Susie King Taylor, a nurse, educator, and author, and the first and only black woman to publish her recollections of the Civil War, was born in Liberty County, Georgia
On August 6, 1848, Susie King Taylor, a nurse, educator, and author, and the first and only black woman to publish her recollections of the Civil War, was born in […]
On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place
On August 21, 1858, the first of seven prominent debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas took place in Ottawa, Illinois. Though the two men were sparring for a seat […]
On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery
On September 3, 1838, American abolitionist, reformer, and great orator Frederick Douglass escaped from slavery. He described his escape in his bestselling memoir, published just 7 years later: “It required […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On October 18, 1773, American poet Phillis Wheatley gained her freedom
On October 18, 1773, American poet Phillis Wheatley gained her freedom. She was the first Black American woman to publish a book of poetry, and, despite her time spent enslaved, […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]
Harriet Tubman Day
On this day in 1913, American abolitionist and leading conductor in the Underground Railroad Harriet Tubman died in Auburn, New York. An escaped slave herself, Tubman took great personal risks […]
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era
On this day in 1851, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was first published in serial form in The National Era. Despite the novel’s perpetuation of many racial stereotypes, it was absolutely pivotal in revealing […]