Signs like “No dogs, no Negros, no Mexicans” once hung across the American South, stark reminders of racial segregation.

Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative released a public database Tuesday identifying 1,613 people who were enslaved by ...

Mental health care in America has a long, complex history. Author Hannah Thurman explores the history of mental health care ...

The federal government is carrying forward a white nationalist backlash to the mass uprisings that took place in 2020.

Looking for historic towns in Connecticut that feel like stepping back in time? These 8 towns offer beautiful old buildings ...

Want to explore towns in Pennsylvania that are packed with amazing history? These 8 historic towns offer beautiful old ...

At President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, DC, visitors can see where Lincoln grappled with grief and a divided nation.

For generations, homeownership has been the foundation of the American Dream. It is how families build wealth, stability, and both memories and a future for their children. It is how communities grow ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. These two sides of the argument over how we remember Washington are the inspiration ...

From centuries-old cathedrals that survived fire and hurricanes to sacred spaces that honor fallen heroes, Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall travels across America uncovering powerful stories ...

A major decision is unfolding in Texas that could shape what millions of students learn in the classroom, including how topics like slavery, religion, and American history are taught. The Texas State ...

On Wednesday, the U.S., Israel, and Argentina were the only countries to reject the formal recognition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade—which saw millions of Africans kidnapped, trafficked, ...