Explore the unlawful foundations of slavery in colonial America, its betrayal of English law, and the extralegal codes that entrenched racial tyranny. Learn how these practices were nullified by English law and the American Colonies Act, spotlighting the fight for justice and equality.
Discover the profound impact of Sir Henry Clinton’s 1779 Philipsburg Proclamation during the American Revolution. Learn how it expanded freedom for enslaved Black colonists, challenged the Southern economy, and reshaped the fight for liberty.
Discover the untold story of the Treaty of Paris and its implications for Black colonials during the American Revolution. Explore the compromises, contradictions, and enduring lessons of America’s founding peace.
In 1783, as news of peace spread, black colonials in New York faced rampant kidnappings in violation of the Treaty of Paris. Discover how British General Carleton defended their freedom against American opposition.
Explore the impact of England’s Glorious Revolution on colonial America, highlighting how it shaped governance, sovereignty, and the fight against unconstitutional slave codes.
Discover the New York Slave Revolt of 1712, an early act of defiance against enslavement in colonial America, showcasing courage and the unyielding pursuit of liberty.
Explore the 17th-century foundations of slavery in colonial America, the legislative overreach of hereditary bondage, and the pivotal role of England’s Bill of Rights and Declaratory Act in abolishing colonial slave laws.
Discover the post-Revolutionary confrontation between General Guy Carleton and George Washington over the fate of enslaved Black colonials, their legal status as British subjects, and the legacy of broken promises and struggles for freedom.
Explore how the Treaty of Paris exposed the weaknesses of America’s early federal government and the betrayal of Loyalists and Black Englishmen post-Revolution.