The taking of wealth from Africa: Over 10,000,000 Africans were sold into slavery during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Should African Americans receive reparations for slavery.

As critics tussle over what Django Unchained and Lincoln say about black people’s history in America, Colorlines contributor Dexter Gabriel writes that the depictions are more a reflection of how ...

“West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty,” a 1979 African movie musical, has quietly built a devoted fan base. Now, it’s back in a restoration. By Juan A. Ramírez It’s safe to say that the ...

Artist George Fuller created this painting in 1857, after witnessing a young Black girl being sold at auction in Augusta, GA, during his tour of the South. He never knew her name, and no historical ...