Ever wonder how and why slavery began in the United States? Or, whether the U.S. was where the practice of slavery started? You'll find the answers to these questions and many othe …

Come with us to Monticello! Read about Sally Hemings and the other slaves who lived and worked on Thomas Jefferson's estate. Find out why Sally traveled to Paris with the Jefferso …

The stories of the first black people in America were poorly recorded and often ignored. For every person we know about, there are dozens of faceless people who helped build our co …

Turn back the pages of history and learn from old records, personal notes, and long-forgotten pictures the story of the slaves who worked at Mount Vernon, George Washington's home …

Learn why blacks became whalers, what key positions they held, and how their involvement influenced the economic development of the United States. Read of Lewis Temple's state-of-t …