Designing the flag and its symbols ... representing the freedom of African Americans in all 50 states. The red, white and blue represents the American flag, a reminder that slaves and their ...

Interestingly, during the dark days of slavery ... serves as a potent symbol of this extraordinary journey, embodying the values of freedom, strength, and love that define the Haitian spirit.

An overland journey north was an impractical choice for many who sought to escape bondage. Some fugitives took to the sea.

This item will join NMAAHC’s collection as a potent symbol of the full history of ... investigates the intertwined legacies of slavery, freedom, and capitalism.

For a community of newly-freed slaves, the name Oberlin would have represented the freedom to gain education ... refers to the hospital as "a symbol of making a way out of no way." ...

Next week, two connected exhibits – “Slavery in St. Louis,” and “The Freedom Suits,” – will offer a deeper dive into the growth of slavery in the city and present examples of Black ...

Roman owners freed their slaves in considerable numbers: some freed them outright, while others allowed them to buy their own freedom. The prospect of possible freedom through manumission ...