Se relata cómo Solomon Northup, nacido un hombre libre en Nueva York, fue atraído a Washington, DC, en 1841 con la promesa de dinero rápido, entonces drogado y golpeado y vendido como esclavo. Pasó los siguientes doce años de su vida en cautiverio en una plantación de algodón Louisiana.

"The Juneteenth Cookbook introduces the history of Juneteenth to kids through vibrant recipes, activities, and games drawn from Black American cultural traditions"--

"The life of Dave, an enslaved potter who inscribed his works with sayings and poems in spite of South Carolina's slave anti-literacy laws in the years leading up to the Civil War. Includes afterword, author's note, and sources"--Provided by publisher.

With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom . On June 19, 1865-more than two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation-the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to...

"In Juneteenth, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Juneteenth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Juneteenth online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

A biography of the ninteenth-century woman who escaped slavery and helped many other slaves get to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

"A historic preservationist and Civil War reenactor, who founded the Slave Dwelling Project in 2010, takes readers around the country where he spends the night in former slave dwellings, hosting events and gatherings that provide a unique way to understand the often otherwise obscured and distorted history of slavery"--

Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, the movie tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America2s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.