slavery

"The Divided North," by Maine author Carol Gardner, argues that Maine was just as divided as any other region of the country over slavery and emancipation.

As more companies recognize Juneteenth and offer it as a company holiday, we discuss the historical roots of Juneteenth and its context during today’s…

Maine is known for having a predominantly white population, but there is also a rich history of African American residents of our state. As part of Black…

THE LIFE OF A SLAVE IN EARLY AMERICATwo authors join us to talk about the lives of slaves. Freedom Over Me, by Ashley Bryan, brings to life eleven slaves…