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“Antiques Roadshow” Expert Refuses To Value Relic From “Awful Business” Of Slave Trade

The Antiques Roadshow expert believes the name of the slave trader was inscribed in the relic and called him a "despicable human being."

The Antiques Roadshow expert believes the name of the slave trader was inscribed in the relic and called him a "despicable human being."

“WWIII May Be Closer Than We Realize”: 50 Dark World News People Should Know

Someone asked the internet “What’s something going on around the world right now that the public knows nothing about?” and netizens shared their thoughts.

Someone asked the internet “What’s something going on around the world right now that the public knows nothing about?” and netizens shared their thoughts.

Guy Reveals He’s Afraid To Have Kids In Today’s Economy, People Chime In With Personal Stories

"The thought of having children scares the hell out of me in this day and age."

"The thought of having children scares the hell out of me in this day and age."

I Colourised 10 Photos From Over 160 Years Ago To Show The Horrors Of Life For Those Living Under Slavery

I have colourised these photos as a means to share some of the stories of those pictured. From past experience, I know how often a black and white photo is ignored in a news feed.

I have colourised these photos as a means to share some of the stories of those pictured. From past experience, I know how often a black and white photo is ignored...

Professor Asked His Students What Would They Have Done In Slavery Times If They Were A White Southerner, Students Delivered

A professor asked his students what their position would have been if they were white and living in the South before the abolition of slavery in 1865. But the answer wasn't realistic, given the context, and he explained why.

A professor asked his students what their position would have been if they were white and living in the South before the abolition of slavery in 1865. But the answer wasn't...

Heartbreaking Interview Given By The Last Slave Ship Survivor In 1930s Was Made Public Last Year

On one warm and unsuspecting day of July in 1860, a schooner named Clotilda, with the Captain William Foster and 110 African slaves on board, arrived in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Clotilda was the last known U.S.

On one warm and unsuspecting day of July in 1860, a schooner named Clotilda, with the Captain William Foster and 110 African slaves on board, arrived in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Clotilda...

This Video Explains How Racially Biased Double Standards Have Affected The Lives Of Working People

Racism in the USA has been a prevalent issue since the colonial era, when slavery became a widespread issue all across the newly-colonized areas. Although it's been years since slavery was abolished and Civil Rights Act was signed, the horrible shadow...

Racism in the USA has been a prevalent issue since the colonial era, when slavery became a widespread issue all across the newly-colonized areas. Although it's been years since slavery was...

This Beauty Blogger’s ‘Slavery’ Comments Backfired In The Way That Will Hurt Her The Most

Sondos al-Qattan, a beauty blogger and social media star from Kuwait, caused international outrage recently after her derogatory comments about Filipino 'guest workers' went viral. Al-Qattan's short Instagram video, now deleted, expressed her disgust that her 'servants' are now legally required...

Sondos al-Qattan, a beauty blogger and social media star from Kuwait, caused international outrage recently after her derogatory comments about Filipino 'guest workers' went viral. Al-Qattan's short Instagram video, now deleted,...

UFC Fighter Beat Depression And Addiction By Liberating Slaves In Congo

Justin Wren is a professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed for the UFC and has over 13 professional victories under his belt. He reached his dream of becoming a pro fighter at the age of 18, but the experience wasn't...

Justin Wren is a professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed for the UFC and has over 13 professional victories under his belt. He reached his dream of becoming a pro...

The Way This White Guy Shut Down A Black Woman Defending Kanye West In A Black Barbershop Is Pure Gold

Kanye West has been hitting the headlines incessantly of late, with his odd fashion designs, comments on slavery and weird lurch toward right wing figures being the source of baffled amusement, as well as anger and disappointment among many of his...

Kanye West has been hitting the headlines incessantly of late, with his odd fashion designs, comments on slavery and weird lurch toward right wing figures being the source of baffled amusement,...