Prince Harry's admission fuels debate over royals' link to slavery
One reparations expert says the royal family knows exactly "what it will mean to actually apologize" for being "heavily involved" in the slave trade.
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One couple's remarkable escape from slavery
In 1848 Ellen Craft, an enslaved woman in Macon, Georgia, feared that her father – who was her White enslaver – would claim any child she bore as his property. And so, she and her husband, also enslaved, embarked on a remarkable ruse: Fleeing the South, she masqueraded as a male White slaveowner accompanied by "his" slave. Correspondent Mark Whitaker talks with Ilyon Woo, author of "Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom," and with Peggy Preacely, the couple's great-great-granddaughter.
"Master Slave Husband Wife": A startling tale of disguise to escape slavery
In 1848 Ellen Craft, an enslaved woman in Macon, Georgia (whose father was her White enslaver), embarked on a remarkable ruse: Fleeing the South with her enslaved husband, she masqueraded as a male White slaveowner accompanied by "his" slave.
Tennessee voters officially ban all forms of slavery in the state
One of the measures on the ballot amended the language around slavery in the state's constitution.
"The Devil's Half Acre": How one enslaved woman left her mark on education
Journalist Kristen Green's new book tells the story of Mary Lumpkin, an enslaved woman who would later transform a notorious slave jail in Richmond following the Civil War.
Daniel Smith, activist whose father was born in slavery, dies at age 90
Smith told CBS News this year about his father's stories of enslaved people "screaming and crying at the whipping post," but said he taught him "to be strong and to survive."
High school football players paying price for mock slave auction video
A prank video showing students putting on a mock slave auction at a Yuba City, Calif. high school is having real-life consequences for those who participated. Some are apologizing.
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Juneteenth officially becomes a federal holiday; family cherishes Father's Day after almost losing Dad
Anti-royal protester arrests fuel free speech debate in U.K.
Britain's first royal transition in 70 years has revived discussion about the royals' role in the modern world, and put a sharp focus on laws inhibiting peaceful protest.
Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved
An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family's past.
The opera "Omar," on a Muslim slave in America
"Omar," an opera that recently had its world premiere, tells the story of Omar Ibn Said, a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography written in Arabic. Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels about how their opera tells a largely-forgotten story, informing the history of our multicultural nation.
"Omar," an opera illuminating a Muslim slave's life in America
The new opera tells a largely-forgotten story, about a 19th century Muslim scholar stolen from Senegal and sold into slavery in America, who left behind a remarkable autobiography, written in Arabic, that informs the history of our multicultural nation.
Airbnb and new owner apologize for "1830s slave cabin" listing
The new owner of the cabin said that the previous owner who made the Airbnb listing marketed it as a former slave cabin despite being told the structure wasn't old enough to have housed slaves.
Juneteenth museum honors day "about freedom"
For the past two decades, the museum has told the story of slavery and emancipation, and celebrated the accomplishments of African Americans throughout Texas — but now, it's about to make room for a bigger project.
Emancipation and Freedom Monument unveiled
A monument dedicated to the abolition of slavery was unveiled in Richmond, Virginia, two weeks after a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee was taken down 2 miles away. CBS affiliate WTVR's Cameron Thompson takes a look.
Plan to rename 7 schools in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois, will rename seven public schools that currently honor historical figures, citing their complicated legacies with regard to human rights and slavery. "Many Founding Fathers and early great men of this nation are not heroes to some people," said Peoria Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Gregory Wilson. He joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the debate over changing the names, and why he believes it's not "cancel culture."
House panel advances slavery reparations bill
In a historic move, a House panel has advanced the slavery reparations bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with what's next for the potential legislation.
Olympic champ Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the U.K. as a child
"I had no idea there was so many people who are going through exactly the same thing that I did. It just shows how lucky I was," Farah says.
Court rules Harvard can be sued for distress over slave photos
The court concluded Tamara Lanier can plausibly make a case for suffering "negligent and indeed reckless infliction of emotional distress"
City issues reparations to close wealth gap
Evanston, Illinois in 2019 became the first city in the U.S. to implement reparations to address the lasting harms from slavery and discriminatory housing policies. Certain residents received money to be used on either mortgages or home repairs. Adriana Diaz has more.
Black American "freedom fighters" honored with St. Louis monument
The monument dedicated to the enslaved people who filed lawsuits for their freedom in Missouri was dedicated on Juneteenth.
The Millers and Sharswood Cemetery
“We all live in the same area… and we would not know that our ancestors were right there beside us the entire time.” After discovering their ancestors were enslaved at Sharswood, the Miller family found the unmarked cemetery where they were likely buried. https://cbsn.ws/3LhwMHm
The unknown history of Sharswood
After her brother purchased the Virginia property, Karen Dixon-Rexroth became obsessed with the house. She learned that in the 1800s, the house, named Sharswood, had been the seat of a major 1,300-acre plantation. https://cbsn.ws/3l8CHnM
Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved
An Air Force veteran wanted a new house for large family gatherings; he ended up getting an incredible link to his family's past.
Alabama shipwreck holds key to past for kin of enslaved Africans
The Clotilda has been encased for decades in mud that conceivably could hold traces of DNA from captives, officials say.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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