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The universal church taught that slavery enjoyed the sanction of Scripture and natural law. (iStockphoto/NNPA)

Black Experience, Black History

The Major Role the Catholic Church Played in Slavery

by WI Guest Author September 18, 2018October 31, 2020

This drawing, "Landing Negroes at Jamestown from Dutch man-of-war, 1619," chronicles the first 20 African slaves arriving in Jameston, Virginia. (Library of Congress)

Black Experience, Black History

Virginia Honors Arrival of First Africans 399 Years Ago

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer September 12, 2018October 31, 2020

Courtesy of UNESCO via NNPA

UN Observes International Remembrance of Slave Trade

by WI Guest Author August 24, 2018October 31, 2020

The Electoral College began with slavery. (Courtesy photo)

150th Anniversary Nears for 14th Amendment That Declared Blacks U.S. Citizens

by WI Guest Author July 6, 2018October 31, 2020

Interior of the recreated Hemings Cabin at Monticello (Courtesy of monticello.org)

Sally Hemings Showcased in New Exhibit at Monticello

by WI Guest Author June 21, 2018October 31, 2020

Kanye West

Kanye West Defends Himself Amid Outcry Over Slavery Comment

by WI Guest Author May 2, 2018October 31, 2020

Black Experience, Black History

U.S. Schools Failing to Teach History of American Slavery: Report

by WI Guest Author February 23, 2018October 31, 2020

PostClassical Ensemble featuring Angel Gil-Ordoñez (Courtesy of the National Cathedral)

National Cathedral Choir to Turn Spirituals into Art

by Lauren M. Poteat February 21, 2018October 31, 2020

Youths learn about their families' history (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, Black History, Community

D.C. Student Finds, Celebrates Legacy of Pearl Escapees

by WI Guest Author February 7, 2018October 31, 2020

Black Experience, Lifestyle

Smithfield Plantation to Host Tour for Black History Month

by WI Guest Author February 5, 2018October 31, 2020