On Juneteenth: Texas & Slavery investigates the early history of Texas and the state's experience with slavery. Featuring a conversation Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Annette Gordon-Reed, listeners will hear Reed's take on her native state's history with slavery and its creation and celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.
It’s time for us to replace caricature with character; it's time for Yellowface in ballet to take a Final Bow! Explore the history of yellowface in the U.S. by taking an in-depth look at The Nutcracker ballet's choreography, costuming & makeup.
The 1701 Project is a venture led by The Yale Historical Review (YHR) that analyzes our university’s and our nation’s racist histories. Although not affiliated with The 1619 Project, we draw inspiration from Nikole Hannah-Jones and her colleagues’ examination of slavery’s legacies in the New York Times. In June 2020, we launched an ongoing program […]
On this June 15th, 10 leading Black museums and historical institutions from coast to coast will join forces for BLKFREEDOM.org to commemorate Juneteenth, the day that the Emancipation Proclamation was officially enforced, ending enslavement in Texas. The annual collaboration has produced a film documenting the national exploration of the deep-rooted anthem “Lift Every Voice and […]
This article examines how the 19th Amendment, which granted women suffrage, has evolved over the past 100 years.
Our self-guided tours allow you to explore the many facets of Cambridge, Massachusetts, at your own pace. Read through the tour online, download the guide, watch the walkthrough, or take the self-guided tour on your own. Choose from topics ranging from activism to architecture, culture to local history. There's something for everyone - even bike […]
A virtual talk with Claudio Saunt, author of "Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory."
Two of the stated purposes of the Constitution of the United States are to “establish justice” and “secure the blessings of liberty.” Yet the Constitution did not abolish slavery. Some saw this as a contradiction; others believed they should be free to own slaves. The definition and application of the Constitutional ideals of freedom and […]
Preparing for the Oath is an easy-to-use study guide for the civics portion of the 2008 U.S. Naturalization Test. Here, you can learn about U.S. history and government and practice for the test.
The history of Native American rights is not a progressive march; it’s a story of rights being alternately acknowledged and disregarded. In this struggle, tribes negotiated hundreds of treaties with the Federal Government. Nonetheless, Native Americans lost many rights due to conflicts with Americans and the interests of the Federal Government.
See how one person used his wealth and influence to benefit his community, and explore how civic participation isn't reserved for just the wealthiest members of society.
The Voter Information Center has everything you need to know about elections in Rhode Island. You can register to vote, update your voter record, learn about upcoming elections, view your ballot before election day, and more! Be sure to explore the infographics, animations, and information about voter turnout in Rhode Island at the bottom of […]