John Quincy Adams and the Amistad Case
1840
Read a letter written by John Quincy Adams about his role in supporting the Amistad captives’ petition for freedom.
Beyond the Battlefield: African American Contributions to the Civil War
with Elizabeth R. Varon
Learn more about the men, women, and children who contributed to the war effort through various means.
African Americans and the Civil War
with Elizabeth R. Varon
Learn more about free and enslaved Africans’ contributions to the Union war effort.
“The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave”
1832
This narrative was disseminated by the London Society for the Abolition of Slavery.
Young Black adults less Protestant than their elders
2021
Compare generational statistics of religious affiliation among Black Americans.
James Forten, Sailmaker
by Julie Winch
Read about James Forten, an African American craftsman and businessman in nineteenth-century Philadelphia who employed an integrated workforce.
Mary Ellen Pleasant, Freedom-Fighting Entrepreneur
by Lynn M. Hudson
An introduction to Mary Ellen Pleasant, an abolitionist and businesswoman who flourished on the East and West Coasts.
Black Women in Entrepreneurship
by Andrea Smith-Hunter
Learn about the challenges and opportunities Black women entrepreneurs face, from financial barriers to networking, mentorship, and growth.
HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
with Ayesha Rascoe
Learn more about the experience of individuals who attended an HBCU.
Garnet’s Address in Context
by Jake Alspaugh
Understand the origins of Garnet’s speech.
Harriet, the Moses of Her People
1886
Read an authorized description of Tubman’s escape written by a White woman who had interviewed Tubman.
Harriet Tubman’s reflection in The Refugee
1856
Read Tubman’s memories of enslavement and freedom in her own words.
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