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Benjamin Franklin's relationship with slavery ran the gamut, from owing slaves in his younger years to being an outspoken abolitionist after the American Revolution.

Following a near-death experience in her youth, Harriet Tubman's powerful faith, psychic ability and fearless courage helped her to become a great champion of her people.

Dominant narratives about the American west often ignore the life of Nat Love, or "Deadwood Dick", one of the greatest African-American cowboys in the nation's history.

The American Anti-Slavery Group is a human rights organization dedicated to educating the public about modern-day slavery and working toward the goal of abolition.

At first rejected, African American men eventually made up about 10% of all Union forces in the American Civil War. Their contribution was crucial to the North's victory.

A list taken by a postcard book, "Women Who Dared," revisits brave women from all walks of life who made a positive difference in the lives of women and men.

Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling