u.s. history
The True Story of the Only Black Police Precinct in U.S. History
The officers at the Miami precinct were not allowed to arrest white citizens.
By Vanessa Contreras and Terrance Cribbs-Lorrant
Trump’s Plan for Mass Detention at Guantánamo Has Happened Before. It Was a Disaster.
Haitian kids and teens known as the “ghosts of Guantánamo” were imprisoned at the notorious Camp Nine.
By Brianna Nofil
HillmanTok University Is Your Free Crash Course in Black History
Class is in session.
By Kailynn Johnson
50 Years Before Rosa Parks, Barbara Pope Refused to Give Up Her Train Seat
In 1906, Barbara Pope refused to give up her seat on a segregated train.
By Rob DeHart
What Trump’s Inauguration Has to Do With the Era After the Civil War
Resurging white power politics. Political violence. All-powerful businessmen. Sound familiar?
By nia t. evans
The Secret History of How Activists Fought for the Rape Kit
For centuries, legal authorities performed “medical” tests to judge the character of victims.
By Pagan Kennedy
Trump Has Promised to Target ‘the Radical Left.’ What Could That Look Like?
Activists are preparing for the worst with Trump’s second term.
By Kandist Mallett
Schools Like Harvard and Michigan Are Declaring Themselves ‘Neutral’ on Social Issues
Schools from Harvard to the University of Michigan are adopting “institutional neutrality” policies.
By Anvee Bhutani
How This Teen Labor Organizer Became an International Symbol of Resistance
Angelo Herndon was jailed after leading a march of 1,000 people through Atlanta.
By Rita Omokha
Santa's Modern Origin Story Is Actually a Tale of Class Control
Christmas used to be known as a season of drunkenness and debauchery.
By Ben Tumin
What the Great Recession Has to Do With Trump’s Reelection
We’re still living with the consequences.
By Colette Shade
It Sucks That The Bush-Era Politics Of ‘Wicked’ Are Still Relevant
Anti-intellectualism, cult of personality, and propaganda…sounds familiar!
By Leah Marilla Thomas
Why Are There Nuclear Missiles on My Tribal Land?
Many of America’s nuclear weapons are stored on Native reservations.
By Ella Weber
This Little-Known Activist Transformed Repro Rights and Sex Ed in America
Meet Mary Ware Dennett.
By Stephanie Gorton
Meet the Youth Leaders Protecting Voters From Intimidation at the Ballot Box
“Only we can keep us safe.”
By Tori Gantz
How the Government Has Tried to Suppress Native American Voters
Inside the complex history of securing voting rights for Native Americans.
By Sam McGirt
The Six Triple Eight: The True Story Behind Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Movie
Plus, the release date and trailer for this tale of trailblazing women of color during World War II.
By Liv McConnell
Billie Jean King Led a Revolution in Women’s Sports
The LGBTQ tennis icon changed the history of women’s sports.
By Peter Dreier
This Is the Real History of Columbus Day
The holiday was a response to the mistreatment of Catholic Americans.
By Melissa E. Marinaro
Inside the Drive to Get Indigenous Youth to the Polls by Skateboard, Bike—Or Horseback
Ride to the Polls aims to register voters and get Indigenous youth to the polls.
By Angie Jaime