What is the true meaning of the 4th of July and American independence? This special episode of A People’s History of Native America argues that the 4th of July’s roots are further from patriotism and closer to propaganda. Rather than independence, this day represents the centuries-long seizure and ethnic cleansing […]
See the rest of J’s video here: https://youtu.be/bwoFajsD95k Despite the revolutionary atmosphere in early America, homosexuality was still punishable by death. Though Founding Fathers knew of Steuben’s “proclivities,” they let Steuben continue to help them win. By contrast, British Army chaplain Robert Newburgh stood trial for homosexual conduct, and used […]
Black-owned banks were going to close the racial wealth gap—so what happened? Harini Bhat dives into the history books to explore the financial struggles faced by Black Americans from segregation to redlining and examines the role Black banks have played in the economic empowerment of the communities they serve. Editorial […]
Take our 2024 Audience Survey: https://to.pbs.org/2024SurveyRoots Could a four-day work week be the future? In this Roots of Resistance episode, host Felecia from Felecia for the Win breaks down the workers’ movements that fought for better working conditions we still benefit from today, and how today’s push for a four-day […]
In this episode of Roots of Resistance, join Felecia for the Win as she uncovers how highways have torn apart Black and brown communities since the 1950’s, how these communities resisted, and how the fight continues today. Keep up with our amazing host, @feleciaforthewin TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/feleciaforthewin INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/feleciaforthewin ***** PBS […]
How does one of the most notorious pirates in British history become an iconic hero of the American Revolution? Long before he went toe-to-toe with the most powerful navy on the face of the planet, John Paul Jones was just a simple Scottish merchant ship captain…who committed a murder…or two. […]
If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/PBS Ona Judge was born into slavery on George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation. After her escape in 1796, Washington became obsessed […]
Decades before abolition, enslaved people sued for their freedom in court and won. But today, the only freedom suit most people are familiar with is the case of Dred Scott. So why don’t we know more about these early lawsuits? From Massachusetts to Missouri, the history of freedom suits is […]
Was Peggy Shippen the real mastermind behind Benedict Arnold’s betrayal? Peggy successfully fooled the most powerful men in America, including George Washington, into believing she was just an innocent and naive creature. It wasn’t until 150 years later that her role in the plot was discovered, when pages of secret […]
Deep in the Great Dismal Swamp, thousands of Black people created a hidden free society, one that defied slavery for centuries. This is the story of the rebels who turned a swamp into a sanctuary. This episode of In The Margins is part of PBS’ America@250 collection, celebrating the country’s […]
