World May 28 French parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World Jul 03 King of the Netherlands formally apologizes for country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition King Willem-Alexander said, “I ask forgiveness for the clear failure to act in the face of this crime against humanity.” Slavery was abolished in Suriname and the Dutch colonies in the Caribbean on July 1, 1863. Most enslaved laborers were… By Ahmad Seir, Mike Corder, Associated Press
Nation Feb 07 Watch 6:51 New England's role in Frederick Douglass' first steps to freedom When Frederick Douglass escaped slavery he was aided by friends in the daring and dangerous getaway. He went from being on the run to becoming one of the most influential Americans of the 19th century. Pamela Watts of Rhode Island… By Pamela Watts, Alison Thoet