Danish slave ships wreckage found off Costa Rica coast, museum confirms

Denmark's National Museum said two 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Costa Rica were previously thought to have been pirate ships.

• Apr 27, 2025

Thousands take to Pittsburgh streets to celebrate Juneteenth

Thousands of people marched and lined the streets of Pittsburgh to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday and preserve a turning point in African-American history.

• Jun 17, 2024

Buildings in Pittsburgh were part of the path to freedom. But many are missing today

Western Pennsylvania played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad.

• Feb 15, 2024

South Fayette School District Suspends Teacher For 'Inappropriate, Offensive And Unacceptable' Assignment About Slavery

The South Fayette Township School District says they have suspended a teacher over a controversial social studies assignment on the topic of slavery.

• Mar 10, 2021

Governor Wolf To Declare Juneteenth A Holiday In Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf is set to officially declare Juneteenth a holiday in Pennsylvania.

• Jun 19, 2019

Art Commission Hears Mostly Critical Opinions Of Stephen Foster Statue: 'Trivializes Issue Of Slavery'

What should happen to the controversial statue of Stephen Foster in Oakland?

• Oct 4, 2017

Tracing Their Roots: Records Of Newly-Freed Slaves Being Released 150 Years After Emancipation Day

Today is June 19th, often referred to as "Juneteenth" or Emancipation Day.

• Jun 19, 2015

Black History Month: 'From Slavery To Freedom' Exhibit

Walking into the exhibit, "From Slavery to Freedom," some visitors may be overwhelmed by the reproduction of a slave ship.

• Feb 21, 2013