Promises to Whites
Discover how colonial elites in the 1660s transformed African laborers into lifelong slaves, creating systemic racism and bypassing legal norms for profit.
Hereditary Slavery’s Birth
Explore how Virginia’s 1662 law institutionalized hereditary slavery, perpetuating systemic oppression and creating a self-replenishing labor force.
Unveiling the Truth
Uncover the truth about slavery’s origins in colonial America and the contradictions between the nation’s founding ideals and systemic inequality. Explore 1619, resilience, and the fight for true equality.
The Thomas Jefferson Factor
Jefferson understood a harsh truth: the continuation of slavery in the colonies after declaring independence was irreconcilable with English law.
Grievance Politics Caused Revolution
Examine how slavery shaped America’s founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, and the compromises made to preserve unity.
500,000 Black Englishmen Denied Due Process And Enslaved
Explore the historical significance of the Book of Negroes, a registry documenting 3,000 Black Englishmen evacuated after the American Revolution, and its role in the fight for liberty and justice.