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How The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Uprooted Millions

June 29, 2020

Here are some things you need to know about the biggest slave trade in history. The forced slavery of Africans dates back to as early as the mid-15th century. Rough…

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People

What Is Juneteenth And Why Are People Celebrating It?

June 19, 2020

What exactly happened on June 19? What is the reason why people are celebrating it? Juneteenth — a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth” — marks the earliest U.S.…

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George Floyd’s Death Reflects The Racist Roots Of American Policing

June 3, 2020

Outrage over racial profiling and the killing of African Americans by police officers and vigilantes has recently resurfaced following the death of George Floyd on May 25. Video footage a…

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