The revolutionary origins of Memorial Day and its political hijacking
“Memorial Day began” was initiated by former slaves to celebrate emancipation and commemorate those who died for that cause.
Civil War
Why revolutionaries commemorate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is as a day to celebrate the real legacy and overthrow of slavery and struggle for real liberation.
The revolutionary raid on Harper’s Ferry: How local media covered the state’s response
Jad Rea examines local coverage of the revolutionary raid on Harper’s Ferry led by John Brown.