Category: History (Academic Subject)

Citigroup Says Its Predecessors Benefited From Slavery

The bank’s latest historical review, done as part of its racial equity pledge, shows indirect ties rather than direct profits.
A Top U.K. Newspaper Explores Its Ties to Slavery, and Britain’s

In a multimedia series, The Guardian becomes the latest British institution to confront — and apologize for — its role in the slave trade.
Day 6: How the White Elephant Party Came to Be

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A brief history of a divisive holiday tradition.
A Brief History of the White Elephant Party

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Trendy, tacky or an American classic? It depends on whom — and when — you ask.
A Brief History of the White Elephant Party

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Trendy, tacky or an American classic? It depends on whom — and when — you ask.
Who Gets the Last Word on Steve Jobs? He Might.

The New York Times – Business:
When Laurene Powell Jobs unveiled a website dedicated to the story of her late husband, historians wondered if it could change how influential people burnish their legacies.

Citigroup Says Its Predecessors Benefited From Slavery