Historical Events tagged with "race"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Dred Scott v. Sandford Ruling Declares Black Non-Citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, a black slave, stating that he could not sue for his freedom because the Constitution did not recognize black people as citizens. This ruling affirmed the status of slaves as property and invalidated the Missouri Compromise, further inflaming tensions over slavery in America. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney authored the majority opinion, making a controversial link between citizenship and race.
Continue ReadingP. T. Barnum Launches Showman Career with Joice Heth
P. T. Barnum began his illustrious career as a showman by showcasing Joice Heth, an elderly African slave whom he claimed was once the nursemaid to George Washington. Barnum presented her act in New York City, claiming she was 161 years old, drawing massive crowds curious about her story. This marked the beginning of Barnum's reputation for sensationalism and the art of showmanship in entertainment.
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