University of Pittsburgh
Department of History

Slavery in Pennsylvania

Following the closing of the History Center's exhibit, Free At Last, and with the current Lincoln exhibit, Pittsburgh for one is beginning to articulate its participation in American Slavery. This site aims to give further exposure to this blemish and assist folks in navigating their Pennsylvania based ancestry line through slavery.

Mounting a Curricular Revolution: An Interview with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

After being arrested for breaking into his own home, Henry Louis "Skip" Gates is now known for more than his fascinating documentaries researching the lives of several African Americans in his PBS programs African American Lives 1 & 2. Skip Gates and an army of assistants are working to develop curriculum to take into High Schools, encouraging the youth on their awareness of self, and educational endeavors.

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