Tag Archives: South

The Rise and Fall of Segregation

Posted on July 18, 2008 by wthomas

In the final months of the Democratic primary, presidential candidate Barack Obama faced an unexpected dilemma. His minister at Trinity Church in Chicago, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, became the subject of intense criticism and attention, so much so that Obama felt … Continue reading →

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Did U.S. Railroads Own Slaves–How Many?

Posted on July 2, 2008 by wthomas

The short answer to this important question is that Southern railroad companies owned many slaves and built most of their lines with enslaved labor. The question, however, has not been fully researched and for years we have known little about … Continue reading →

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