The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 gave the federal government new powers to capture and return escaped enslaved people, but its failures intensified divisions between Northern and Southern states.

In 1787, during the Constitutional Convention, 55 men were in attendance as the U.S. Constitution was created. But who were they, what values did they share and what factors influenced the decisions they made?

The American Civil War wasn’t just a fight between North and South, it also involved Indigenous Peoples and African Americans, whose motivations for joining the fight had contrasting results.

The American Anti-Slavery Society was the country's first major national abolitionist organization. Founded in 1833, it raised awareness of the atrocities of slavery - but as time went on, factions emerged within the group.

Nat Turner’s Rebellion was the deadliest slave uprising in U.S. history. By shattering the illusory peace of the Southern states, it led to restrictive new laws that codified slavery across the U.S.

In the 1850s, the newly established territory of Kansas descended into chaos – as pro and anti-slavery activists attempted to influence its admittance to the Union. Bleeding Kansas was a precursor to the Civil War.

The U.S. Civil War pitted friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor, in a bitter fight for the future of the nation. It also drove the country’s leaders apart. Their struggles are embodied by six men whose fates reflected the...

What's in a name? Sometimes it's just our imagination, and other times it's an attempt at a political statement. Black names have been satirized and stereotyped for a long time, but they have a unique and downright surprising history....

What does it mean to love being black and is there room for Black Pride today? Azie Dungey and Evelyn from the Internets discuss James Brown, Black Girl Magic, and Black identity on this first episode of Say It Loud.

Black inventors throughout history have navigated a difficult US patent system. At the end of the day, it's all about the benjamins. In this week's episode, Azie Dungey and Evelyn From The Internets discuss all the creative ways Black...

The video covers events since the founding of Jamestown in 1607 in the English Colony of Virginia and Powhatan Confederacy territory until the Jamestown massacre of 1622.

It shows the ralationship between the Native Americans of the...

Oklahoma is just north of Texas. But despite sharing similar geographic features, Texas has grown at a much faster rate in terms of population and economy than Oklahoma. In the case of these two states, history and geography combine to...

This video provides a brief history of how the United States transitioned from being ruled by preordained monarchies to a country where citizens have the right to vote. It highlights the Revolutionary War, the drafting of the US...

A vivid overview of the life of abolitionist John Brown.

The reasons behind the diversity of Brazil's population: what in Brazil's history led such a broad range of races to settle in the country? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. 50% of Brazil's population of...

Explore the extraordinary life of Olaudah Equiano, whose autobiography became a key text in the British abolitionist movement. Discover how his words changed minds and influenced Parliament.<br/>

Learn about the history of the Caribbean Islands, from the lifestyle of the islander people to the discovery and settlement by Europe to tourism today.

Learn about the brave woman who put her own life at risk to lead others to freedom along the Underground Railroad.

Learn about George Washington's years at his plantation and estate in Virginia called Mount Vernon.

Learn about Buffalo Bill Cody, the notorious American West hunter who eventually started his own Wild West Show and travelled the world with his famous band of performers.

Learn about how Abraham Lincoln became elected as the President of the United States and led America through the Civil War.

Dive into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Frederick Douglass, a towering figure in American history whose voice echoed with power and passion. Born into slavery, Douglass defied the odds to become one of the most influential...

Follow the story of Robert Smalls, an enslaved man born in South Carolina who dreamed of freedom for himself and his family. Learn how he became a skilled navigator of Charleston Harbor and devised a daring plan to escape on a...

Learn about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the woman who led over 300 enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Discover her bravery during the Civil War and her dedication to justice and...