by Starlette Thomas | Jun 16, 2025 | Opinion
The images captured in 1850 are believed to be the earliest known pictures of Africans who were enslaved during American chattel slavery. The plate daguerreotypes, an early type of photo, are of Renty Taylor and his daughter, Delia. Both are posed and photographed...
by Starlette Thomas | Jun 2, 2025 | Opinion
On May 15, 2025, the South’s largest surviving antebellum house burned to the ground, sparking debate over the legacy of American chattel slavery. Only a smoldering façade remained, inspiring celebration and memes shared on social media by people glad to see the...