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These Black Soldiers Fought for the British During the American Revolution in Exchange for Freedom From Slavery

Enslaved Black Americans fought for freedom with the British during the Revolutionary War, forming the Carolina Corps and changing military service dynamics.

Keke Palmer Shared The Advice Will Smith Gave Her When She Wanted To Be Emancipated At 17

Keke Palmer faced emotional challenges becoming the breadwinner for her family at a young age.

"Reclaim or Let Go?": Isabelle Laurenzi reviews The Joy of Consent by Manon Garcia and The Feminist Killjoy Handbook by Sara Ahmed (Keywords: Desire; Feminism; Emancipation; Conceptual Engineering)

Words can be redefined to create spaces for alternative lives and challenge injustices.

An unknown history of African-Americans in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's history includes a significant Black population and a pivotal role in anti-slavery activism.

Supo que era mujer a traves de la escritura. Ahora tambien es famosa

The power of language as an act of resistance and emancipation in the life of Camila Sosa Villada.

Writing Helped Her Realize She Was a Woman. It Also Made Her Famous.

Writing was an act of emancipation for Camila Sosa Villada, enabling courage and resistance, leading to international recognition.

How Bicycles Paved the Way for Women's Rights

The bicycle in the late 19th century empowered women by challenging societal norms and providing newfound mobility and freedom.
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Put Down the Juneteenth Ice Cream and Pick Up These 15 Books

Close examination of freedom must start with narratives of the enslaved; Juneteenth's significance questioned amidst ongoing impacts of slavery.

Juneteenth: What to know and how to celebrate it

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, observed yearly on June 19.

The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates freedom for formerly enslaved people and has become more universally acknowledged since becoming a federal holiday in 2021.

Put Down the Juneteenth Ice Cream and Pick Up These 15 Books

Close examination of freedom must start with narratives of the enslaved; Juneteenth's significance questioned amidst ongoing impacts of slavery.

Juneteenth: What to know and how to celebrate it

Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, observed yearly on June 19.

The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates freedom for formerly enslaved people and has become more universally acknowledged since becoming a federal holiday in 2021.
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