The New York Times

THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION; Interesting Sketch of its History by the Artist, Carpenter.

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NPR

Observing Juneteenth with a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation

For Juneteenth on Morning Edition, professor Nathan Connolly reflects on the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation, and NPR staff voice the document in its entirety. Today, the country observes ...
New York Daily News

Harlem Week: The Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 was the first step toward ending more than two centuries of African-American bondage in U.S.

It’s the most significant executive order ever issued by a United States President. A 1,754-word document in legalese, the Emancipation Proclamation ultimately changed the course of U.S. history and ...
The Washington Post

The Emancipation Proclamation sparked fierce resistance. That matters today.

January has two important anniversaries that help us understand the stakes of Black History Month. On the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation — Jan. 1, 2023 — President Biden released a ...