Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, yet more than 150 years later, Black people continue to fight for their rights and freedom.
But race is a social construct, and social constructs have social histories. Our modern understanding of race was created at a specific historical juncture in colonial Virginia. Prior to that, it did not exist.
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.
Last week, Abdul-Aliy Muhammad published an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer outlining some disturbing news: Penn Museum and Princeton University has been holding the remains of two children killed in the MOVE bombing of 1985 hostage for 36 years – without the consent or consideration of their family.
