Tag: slavery
‘I really see the song as a living symbol’: Author on the national anthem | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Professor Mark Clague about his new book, “O Say Can You Hear?” on how the national anthem has impacted…
By the Numbers: Celebrating Juneteenth l ABCNL
A look at the history behind Juneteenth, and how some states are still not fully recognizing the newest federal holiday. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Why Juneteenth is unique among American holidays l ABCNL
Gregory Carr, chair of the department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University, speaks on educating Americans about Juneteenth and how to support the Black community…
ABC News Live: New details on deadly shooting at Alabama church l ABCNL
Plus, the Jan. 6 committee zeroes in on Trump’s efforts to pressure Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election results and the significance of June…
Americans commemorate Juneteenth across country
The national holiday marks the day enslaved people in Texas first learned they were free. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD…
The British Royals’ colonial tour draws backlash l ABCNL
ABC News’ Erielle Reshef reports on Prince William and Kate’s royal Caribbean tour as locals demand slavery reparations and call for a reckoning with their…
Abraham Lincoln’s complex journey to end slavery
ABC News’ Trevor Ault speaks to actor Jeffrey Wright about the Apple TV docuseries “Lincoln’s Dilemma,” which explores Lincoln’s complicated journey to end slavery. ABC…
‘1619’ author, Nikole Hannah-Jones opens up about race and identity l Nightline
Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is the author of a new book based on her previous work titled, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” where she…
Biden declares Juneteenth a federal holiday
President Joe Biden signed a law that made Juneteenth, the day of freedom for U.S. slaves, a federal holiday. This is the first federal holiday…
Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth | Voices Magnified | A&E
Opal Lee, “the Grandmother of Juneteenth,” is a 94-year-old activist who has spent decades working to make June 19th a national holiday celebrating of the…
Hearing to raise issue of reparations for slavery
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is raising eyebrows with his explanation for why he does not think reparations are a good idea. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2Y0L3Au…
Kaepernick speaks out against Nike ad showing shoes with Betsy Ross flag
The brand pulled the Betsy Ross flag sneakers after Kaepernick voiced concerns over using the controversial design. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2XhCRzw #ABCNews #Nike #BetsyRoss #Kaepernick #Sneakers…
Trump reverses rally date to day after Juneteenth
This decision comes after the president initially stood by his decision to hold the rally on June 19, the day that marked the end of…
America celebrates Juneteenth amid cries for justice
The oldest nationally commemorated celebration of the end of slavery carries greater meaning as voices around the nation echo calls for racial justice at protests….
What is Juneteenth?
The holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in Texas is gaining recognition as protests against police brutality continue in the United States. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3db5UI9…
Celebrating Juneteenth
The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States is enjoying new prominence. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports. SUBSCRIBE to…
What is Juneteenth? A look back at the history of the US holiday
Whoopi Goldberg explains that even though Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1 1863, a quarter-million enslaved people in Texas didn’t have freedom…
Asheville becomes blueprint for reparations
The North Carolina city voted to approve restitution for slavery, becoming first city in the South to do so. source
Asheville, North Carolina, 1st city in the south to back reparations
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer takes a closer look at Asheville’s reparations resolution and whether it could set an example for addressing the lasting impact of…
Black maternal mortality in US and its slave origins
African American mothers are three times more likely to die from childbirth-related complications than white mothers, in part due to systemic issues dating back to…
