California’s Senate Education Committee cleared the way for a bill that would allow colleges and universities to give preference to descendants of slavery in admissions.

It’s important to tackle the topic in an age-appropriate way, experts say—and to make sure children understand how the legacy of slavery informs life today.

Propaganda was perhaps less subtle three millennia ago: it’s doubtful a modern singer would describe their nation’s laws as ...

Strong maternal lines recovered from ancient DNA samples at the Neolithic site of Çatalhöyük, along with archaeological evidence of female-centered practice, points to a socio-cultural practice of ...

Historically, slavery has always been held together by violence, including slavery in the US. However, the actual history of slavery here is much more complex ...

The death of slavery was helped along by the arrogance of the enslavers. During the 1850s, the southern enslavers were definitely in the drivers seat as far as the national government was concerned.

The Cambodian government is ignoring slavery, human trafficking, child labour and torture in scamming compounds across the country.

Hidden History: How Municipal Slavery Shaped Savannah's Foundations The City of Savannah’s hidden history includes a chapter of using enslaved labor to build and maintain public spaces.

Climate change and slavery form a vicious cycle. Collective action for a free and livable future is an opportunity to combat both at once.

Jamaica will ask King Charles to request legal advice from the London-based Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the final court of appeal for UK overseas territories and some Commonwealth ...