Did Slave Pilots Help or Hurt British Navy?
It might be one of the more intriguing mysteries behind the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, the 1776 Patriot victory in the Revolutionary War commemorated every June 28 as Carolina Day: How did enslaved ship-pilots affect the outcome? The overall story is well known...
Reparations for Slavery
Several Democratic presidential hopefuls are calling for Americans to make reparations for slavery. On June 19, the House judiciary subcommittee on the constitution, civil rights and civil liberties held a hearing. Its stated purpose was “to examine, through...
News From Around the South 6/17 to 6/24
ATLANTA — The Atlanta History Center announced today its acquisition of a rare artifact key to the story of the Civil War, the regimental flag of the 127th United States Colored Troops (USCT). The flag is one of fewer than 25 known examples carried by African...
From Slave to Spy to Hero
The telegram sizzled with promise. “Have got the name of Slave who worked in Jefferson Davis house,” it declared. The “Slave” in question was actually a Union spy who infiltrated the Confederate president’s household, obtaining intelligence no white espionage agent...
The Dis-Grace of Harvard
This week, Parkland survivor Kyle Kashuv announced that Harvard University has withdrawn his acceptance to the college. In the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the then-high school junior became a prominent voice for school...Obiter Dicta
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