Slavery (Historical) – Page 3

Lefferts Historic House Has a New Message: New York Had Slavery, Too

Reopening after years of restoration, the Lefferts Historic House in Brooklyn now also acknowledges the enslaved people who lived and worked there.

By Laurel Graeber

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California Panel Calls for Billions in Reparations for Black Residents

A task force recommended that legislators enact a sweeping program to compensate for the economic harm from racism in the state’s history.

By Kurtis Lee

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Jamaica Beyond All-Inclusive Resorts

A writer explores the island beyond its popular all-inclusive resorts, seeking out guesthouses owned by locals, and experiences beyond the beaches. She finds mountain views, cascading waterfalls and a sense of place.

By Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff

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‘Descendant’ Review: The Fates of a Ship and its Captives

This documentary recounts the salvaging of the Clotilda, the last known ship to bring enslaved Africans to America, and tracks down their progeny.

By Lisa Kennedy