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What is Juneteenth and why is it so important?

First celebrated in 1866 in Texas, it's now a federal holiday.

Kasi Lemmons' 'Harriet' Will Make You Want to Learn More

Valerie Complex reviews the historical biopic that premiered at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

Op-Ed: Was There a P.C. Way for Tarantino to Portray Slavery in 'Django Unchained?'

2013 is making it difficult to avoid one of America’s greatest sins—slavery. We’ve just marked the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, and a plethora of films, documentaries and TV specials that address slavery are slated for release.