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The Untold Legacy of Slavery at the White House
People standing in front of the White House.

The Untold Legacy of Slavery at the White House

The White House symbolizes this country’s unique commitment to liberty and justice for all. Yet, the forced labor of enslaved people literally laid the foundation for American democracy.

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Malcolm X: The “Campaign of Terror” Against a Human Rights Champion
A vintage colorized photo of Human Rights activist, Malcolm X.

Malcolm X: The “Campaign of Terror” Against a Human Rights Champion

Malcolm X was a major figure of the Civil Rights Movement who promoted Black nationalism, self-defense, and liberation before his assassination in 1965. His life, legacy, and death are still remembered more than 50 years later.

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6 Speeches and Works That Honor The Full Legacy of MLK
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Matthew Ahmann in a crowd of demonstrators at the March on Washington.

6 Speeches and Works That Honor The Full Legacy of MLK

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been whitewashed and gentrified. To honor him, we must remember him in his entirety and not just what’s been deemed “appropriate.”

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COINTELPRO targeted Black activists throughout history. How does it impact Black Lives Matter today?
COINTELPRO Black Activists

COINTELPRO targeted Black activists throughout history. How does it impact Black Lives Matter today?

COINTELPRO, a series of covert and illegal initiatives by the FBI, and its impact on Black activism in the 1960s.

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