The holiday, which falls on June 19, commemorates the historic day when more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston Bay, Texas, finally gained their freedom on June 19, 1865—two and a half years ...

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Roger Q. Mason’s stage play and film Lavender Men considers Abraham Lincoln's love life and interrogates American mythology.

The Union Army finally started enforcing the end of slavery at this time, even though President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation into law back on Jan. 1, 1863.

Alexander M., 16, writes about his experiences growing up in Russia “as Putin’s tyranny strengthened” — and the lesson he took away. By The Learning Network To participate, submit your ...