From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...
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After Confederate Forces Captured Their Children, These Black Mothers Fought to Reunite Their Families
During the Civil War, Confederates targeted free Black people in the North, kidnapping them to sell into slavery. After the ...
Ken Burns Series ‘The American Revolution’ Headed For London TV Screenings With PBS Distribution
The sales arm of American public broadcaster PBS will present a first look at the series at its screening on Wednesday, ...
Tour of North Burial Ground honors RI’s Black history
One of the best ways to connect with Rhode Island’s Black history is by visiting the final resting place of so many free and ...
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In reinstating the name of Fort Bragg, the Army hopes to skirt a ban on Confederate namesakes
The base, known as Fort Liberty since 2023, originally was named for Confederate General Braxton Bragg. The Army says it now ...
Katherine Ryan: I’m worried there’ll be a civil war in the States
The Canadian comedian on being authentic, resilient – and frustrated at British people’s insistence on leaving their shoes on ...
Fort Bragg has its old name back, this time with a Yankee twist
Initially named after Southern Gen. Braxton Bragg, the post was stripped of the name in 2023 amid a drive to remove symbols ...
Black Voices: Black women share their stories of serving in the military
Members of the National Association of Black Military Women Charleston Chapter are proud of their military service and want the country to know about the dedication and contributions of women of color ...
Army considering changing name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg
The Army is exploring legal ways to change the base’s name without violating the law that bans the use of confederate names, ...
North Carolina Judge’s Ruling Retains Close Court Election Result, but More Legal Steps Are Expected
A North Carolina judge upheld decisions by election officials to reject protests against 60,000 votes in a close state ...
Report: Army considering changing Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg
Army officials are considering changing the name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, according to an NBC News report.
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The Future Has an African Horizon
I’M OFTEN ASKED WHY AFRICA MATTERS. It’s an understandable question in a world of real responsibilities, real demands, and ...