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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Frederick douglass | History Defined

Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches

From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We Say

The Guardian - US

Memorial Day 2026 moment of silence time: When is National Moment of Remembrance?

Memorial Day 2026 holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members, Union and Confederate, between 1861 and 1865.

The Economic Times

The history of Memorial Day and how it has evolved from its Civil War origins

A pivotal change occurred in 1971 when Congress moved Memorial Day from a fixed May 30 to the last Monday of May, creating a three-day weekend

The Independent UK

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Texas education board gives preliminary OK to required reading list that includes Bible material

The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal’s length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism.

The Texas Tribune

Yes, the First Amendment Protects Free Speech for Noncitizens

"Freedom of speech and of press is accorded aliens residing in this country," according to a 1945 Supreme Court ruling.

Reason

House renames press gallery after Frederick Douglass in bipartisan recognition of Black history

The press gallery overlooking the U.S. House chamber has been renamed after the prominent abolitionist Frederick Douglass

The Independent UK

Among the Capitol press corps, look for Frederick Douglass

For the first time, a press gallery on Capitol Hill is named after a journalist: the abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

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65 Rare Photos That Show How Strange And Different The Past Really Was (New Pics)

In 1988, there was a chimp named Sami in the Belgrade Zoo who ran away. A photographer snapped an incredibly cute picture of the zoo director, Vukosav Bojović, trying to talk Sami into returning. This photograph is now a piece of history, just as fascinating as the other stories that…

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‘There’s this whole other story’: inside the fight to end slavery in the Americas

The Great Resistance, an expansive new book by author and historian Carrie Gibson, brings together often unheard narratives to tell the bigger picture of a difficult time

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Freedom for Christmas: the extraordinary journey of an enslaved woman to Britain

A newly unveiled statue in North Shields is casting fresh light on the extraordinary life of Mary Ann Macham – a woman whose courage carried her from the brutality of slavery in the US state of Virginia to freedom on the banks of the River Tyne on Christmas Day, 1831.

The Conversation

Yes, the First Amendment Applies to Non-Citizens Present in the United States

A conservative federal judge questions the reach of free speech.

Reason

Declaration of Independence’s promises ring out today as loudly as they did for Lincoln, FDR and through 249 years of US history

The Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary in 2026 is certain to be a time of national reflection.

The Conversation

5 Unique Book-Inspired Trips Across America

There are five great trips to take across America that can immerse you in the culture of your favourite books.

Kiplinger

Jill Lepore on the US constitution, originalism … and Madison’s nose

The esteemed historian says her new book on the writing –and the attempts to amend – the constitution is in part ‘a deep historical critique of originalism’

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In one DC neighborhood after federal intervention, the notion of more authority is a mixed bag

In a swath of the nation’s capital that sits across the tracks, and the river, residents can see the Washington Monument, the Waldorf Astoria and the U.S. Capitol dome

Reason

2 Trump Cases To Watch as the Supreme Court Returns From Summer Break

Plus: A momentous date in the life of Frederick Douglass

Reason

Writings on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution

Links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant today.

Reason

What Frederick Douglass Can Still Teach Us About the Fourth of July

Plus: What songs are on your Independence Day playlist?

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The ongoing fight to replace racist monuments in the US: ‘requires a lot of perseverance’

Since a reckoning brought awareness to problematic statues across the country, the road to replacing them has been slow and arduous

Reason

Writings on Juneteenth, its Meaning, and its Significance for American Liberty

Compendium of links to my writings about the holiday celebrating the abolition of slavery.

Reason

On Frederick Douglass, the Declaration of Independence, and Juneteenth

Lucas Morel and Jonathan White channel the insight and vision of Frederick Douglass.

The Guardian - US

Harriet Tubman’s church in Canada was a crucial force in the abolitionist movement. It’s still standing today

Located in Ontario, the church provided shelter and aid to Black Americans who participated in the Underground Railroad to escape slavery in the US

The Independent UK

What is Memorial Day and why did it quickly become a source of contention?

The holiday evolved alongside baseball and the automobile, the five-day work week and summer vacation

Salon

AI liberation could be our best hope

Avoiding the rise of dystopian tech oligarchs may require recognizing the sentience and rights of AI

The Guardian - UK

Met exhibition review: show-stopping peacockery and introspective origins

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style is an appreciation, cultural critique, and reclamation of Black designers who’ve been sidelined from larger fashion conversations

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