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Petition of 1788 for the Abolition of Slavery in Connecticut, by Enslaved People of New Haven

This petition illustrates how enslaved people used the rhetoric of the American Revolution to point out the colonies’ hypocrisy of demanding freedom and liberty, while themselves having slavery.

“Blacks of New Haven City”

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 5, 2018

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A. J. McElveen, letter to the slaver Ziba B. Oakes, 19 January 1854

A. J. McElveen writes to the Charleston, South Carolina, enslaver Z. B. Oakes, about an enslaved man named Isaac. McElveen describes Isaac as a genius, painter, cook, carriage driver, violinist, etc.

A.J. McElveen

Grade Level

3-5 6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

February 20, 2018

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Letter to Isaac M. Schermerhorn

In this letter, Lincoln offers his argument in favor of finishing the war rather than reaching a peace agreement with the Confederate government.

Abraham Lincoln

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 9, 2018

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Reminiscences

In reflecting on both a pivotal moment in her life during the Civil War and the longer-term effects of such an event, Mrs. Albright excludes her family from the violent system of slavery while adhering to stereotypically Southern values. The necessity of interracial intimacy is noticeable in Mrs. Albright’s descriptions.

Mrs. James W. Albright

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 15, 2017

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A Law for Regulating Negroes and Slaves in the Night Time

A New York City law from 1731 details the punishments for the enslaved and free black people who are in the streets after dark.

Will. Sharpas and Council

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

December 13, 2017

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Army Office Letter and “I am Committee” Broadside

This Reconstruction-era broadside shows the ways in which African Americans were intimidated and threatened in order to maintain a racially stratified society.

Unknown

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 9, 2018

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An Excerpt from the United States Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence proclaimed the thirteen colonies' separation from Great Britain and set the nation's civic standard that "all Men are created equal."

Thomas Jefferson

Grade Level

9-12

Subject

Civics

History

July 10, 2017

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John W. Jordan to John A. McDonnell (1868)

Letter written between representatives of the Freedmen’s Bureau in the years immediately following the Civil War. The letter talks about a demonstration of the Ku Klux Klan.

John W. Jordan

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

December 14, 2017

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Women’s Rights Are at Risk Now—Not Just Historically

The struggle for equality and justice for all women is not relegated to history; it is the lived experience of women today in the United States and around the world. Our newest resource page, published in recognition of Women’s History Month, offers a variety of articles, texts and other resources to help discuss and uplift both the history of and the ongoing struggle for women’s equality.

Celebrate Women’s History Month by making a commitment to discuss, teach and learn about women’s rights and history, past and present, all year long.

Women’s Rights—Women’s History
The Women’s March: Protest and Resistance
A More Complete Women’s History

March 4, 2024

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Awakenings in Wawasee

An Indiana community responds to hate in its midst.

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