A copy of the 1863 image 'The Scourged Back,' depicting the scars on the back of a formerly enslaved man, was ordered to be ...

An absorbing and sensitive survey, Zaakir Tameez's book adeptly captures the many contradictions of the tumultuous life of a truly great, flawed leader, Charles Sumner.

Writer says those who justify the Civil War and World War II but condemn Israel’s war efforts are inconsistent and self-righteous.

I’m grateful that Visit Philly — the city’s main tourism agency — has promised to find a new home for historical displays ...

The 1863 portrait, also known as The Scourged Back, was once publicly circulated to condone slavery and racism in the ...

At this point, there’s little doubt that the young man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk was angry with the right-wing ...

In the wake of this most recent murder of a political figure, I feel called to express the following. Who ever thought a deep and lasting hatred would blossom among citizens in the U.S. based on ...

Claims that federal officials ordered the removal of a the infamous 1863 image sparked concern over the Trump ...

A clip from Deen’s appearance on “Who Do You Think You Are” is spotlighted during a 2012 TimesTalk Deen did with New York Times reporter Kim Severson. In it, Deen visits a plantation that was once ...

The ACLU of West Virginia has spoken out against a move by the Trump administration to remove references to slavery from exhibits in the state's only national historic park.

In “Lady Patriot,” Ted Lange demonstrates the resilience of enslaved Black people in the South during the Civil War.

The Trump administration is ordering national parks to remove a famous Civil War-era photo of an enslaved man’s scarred back, ...