Tag: slavery

ON THIS DAY: Juneteenth marks the end of slavery (1865)

Uncategorized June 19, 2026 at 15:26

On June 19, 1865, thousands of enslaved men, women and children in Texas learned they were finally free. More than two years after President...

New research adds to pressure on British monarchy over historical ties to slavery

International August 11, 2025 at 16:55

New research shows that Britain's King George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, personally profited from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations, a...

ON THIS DAY: Toni Morrison is born (1931)

On this Day February 18, 2025 at 14:49

On this day, 18 February 1931, the world welcomed one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century—Toni Morrison. Born in Lorain,...

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OpenAI investigates AI cyber attack during security test

July 22, 2026 at 16:43

ON THIS DAY: Wiley Post completes first solo flight around the world (1933)

On this Day July 22, 2026 at 16:32

On 22 July 1933, American aviator Wiley Post completed...

Kykko Bowling returns with a modern makeover

Life July 22, 2026 at 16:20

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Why political fury is boiling over on the streets of India’s capital

International July 22, 2026 at 16:05

India exam protests have entered a new phase in...

US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme

International July 22, 2026 at 15:56

A nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi...