13th Amendment

The 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation is a reminder of how far we’ve come as a country — and the work still to be done

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Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot

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The 5 states with ballot initiatives to abolish slavery in 2022

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Larry Elder argues slave owners are ‘owed reparations’ during appearance on Candace Owens’ show

Conservative radio host and politician Larry Elder said during a July 18 appearance on Prager University’s “The Candace Owens Show,”
/ September 5, 2021

Lawmakers mark Juneteenth with talk of ‘abolition amendment’

As the nation this week made Juneteenth a federal holiday, honoring when the last enslaved Black people learned they were free, lawmakers
/ June 18, 2021

Emhoff on interracial marriage case: Without it, ‘I would not be married to Kamala Harris’

Doug Emhoff was seen this week viewing historic court documents from Loving v. Virginia, the historic Supreme Court ruling on
/ February 25, 2021
Kanye West

Kanye West can’t disappoint me anymore because I already gave up on him (and so should you)

Writer Dustin Seibert wants to know why people are even capable of allowing themselves to be disappointed by Kanye West and his antics.
/ October 1, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ava DuVernay’s ’13th’ is both courageous and critical filmmaking

Ava DuVernay’s “13th,” which premieres on Netflix Oct. 7, is a historical masterpiece that explores the 13th Amendment’s “original sin.”
/ October 6, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Ava DuVernay’s ’13th’ trailer exposes ugly truths about U.S. prison system

Ava DuVernay’s documentary, 13th, is set to premiere at the New York Film Festival, and ahead of its release, Netflix has released an astounding trailer.
/ September 28, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Mississippi finally ratifies 13th Amendment banning slavery after 'Lincoln'

theGRIO REPORT – After 148 years, Mississippi has ratified the 13th Amendment, banning slavery…
/ February 19, 2013