Watch 'Abbott Elementary' star Sheryl Lee Ralph discover her ancestor was a free Black man in the mid 1800s on an exclusive ...

As an agent of the American Anti-Slavery Society, Anthony traveled relentlessly, speaking out in favor of freedom for African Americans. She also campaigned vigorously to extend women's rights.

For instance, the era American historians call "antebellum" (roughly 1815-1861) holds much of interest to researchers looking for the deep roots of jazz. There was one condition that had to be met for ...