The status of blacks in Virginia slowly changed over the last half of the 17th century. The black indentured servant, with his hope of freedom, was increasingly being replaced by the black slave. In ...

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of ...

History standards proposed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration called for studies on slavery in Virginia and the U.S. in fourth and 11th grade, and lessons on slavery in the U.S. and in ancient ...

In a ruling last month, a Virginia judge said frozen human embryos can be legally considered as property, citing a 19th-century law governing the treatment of slaves. Fairfax County Circuit Judge ...

Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of enslaved people. The ...

Fashion has continued to be a part of Juneteenth celebrations as a way to express freedom. For centuries, Juneteenth has been a celebration of emancipation, community, and joy for Black Americans. The ...

FAIRFAX, Va. — Frozen human embryos can legally be considered property, or “chattel,” a Virginia judge has ruled, basing his decision in part on a 19th century law governing the treatment of slaves.

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