Washington D.C. (WHTM) On January 31, 1865, the U.S. Congress passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which ended slavery in the United States, and sent it to states for ratification.

Maurice native Alexandra Gramby is more than just a pretty singing voice — she also hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams without taking life too seriously.

The Town of West Hartford is hosting a special screening of the Netflix documentary "13th" followed by a panel discussion this Sunday, Feb. 8. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Noah ...

A proposed amendment to West Virginia’s medical cannabis law could broaden the number of “serious medical conditions” ...

Many of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Dennis Quaid, Anthony Hopkins and Josh Brolin, have played former presidents in ...

I would like to refer you to the inception of the need to incorporate the 13th Amendment creating nine Provincial Councils including the temporary merger of the Northern and Eastern Provinces in the ...

Back when it was being created and debated, Democrats were staunchly against the 14th Amendment. Matter of fact, they were against the preceding 13th Amendment which ended slavery in America.

13 th Amendment was signed on 14 Nov 1987. Sri Lanka had several choices over the years – it could have used 2/3 majority in Parliament to annul it altogether or it could have brought amendments that ...

OLEAN — The African American Center for Cultural Development is hosting events to mark Black History Month. On Sunday at 2 p.m., the documentary “13th” by director Ava DuVernay will be presented at St ...

The entertainment industry has a history of honoring former leaders of this country in film and television. Many of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Dennis Quaid, Josh Brolin and more, have ...

There are stories buried beneath the surface, pieces of history that challenge the way we see the world today. One such truth is that while slavery was legally abolished, a loophole in the 13th ...