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ResistanceMarch 1, 1780

Pennsylvania's Gradual Abolition Act

The first abolition law in the new nation, freeing future-born children of the enslaved.

Also American

A history of Black Americans — the descendants of people enslaved in what became the United States. Content is drafted from reputable sources and under ongoing review. See the methodology, or suggest an addition.

Content note: this site documents racial violence — including slavery, lynching, and massacres. Some material and images are distressing, and graphic images are shown only behind a warning.