Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor You might be surprised to learn that the term “slavery” remains a fixture in the Wisconsin constitution. In ARTICLE I., DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, … [Read more...]
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The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) Applauds the Illinois House of Representatives For Passing Historic Slavery Study Resolution
New York, July 13, 2016....The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) is applauding the Illinois House of Representatives for passing last week an historic resolution calling on … [Read more...]
Sen. Taylor proposes slavery ban
Bill would remove slavery from state constitution (MADISON) – Today, State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) announced she will propose a constitutional amendment to ban slavery, which is still … [Read more...]
Breaking the Silence – Learning about the Transatlantic Slave Trade
1. Africa before the Transatlantic Slave Trade Racist views of Africa In the last 50 years much has been done to combat the entirely false and negative views about the history of Africa and … [Read more...]
Black Americans in the Revolutionary War
Part I – Taking sides for freedom By George J. Bryjak Black Americans have a long and distinguished history of military service. They participated in every colonial war from 1690 through the … [Read more...]