Elizabeth Van Lew’s daring efforts on behalf of the Union cause cost her affection and respect, though she knew that many in ...

BY LAURA KEBEDE Richmond Times-Dispatch Jul 18, 2013 Jul 18, 2013Updated Sep 19, 2019 0 ...

FINCASTLE — Slaves are buried near the two historic buildings soon to be moved in Botetourt County, according to one of their descendants in a legal bid to stop the controversial relocation.

U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-4th, a descendant of slaves who grew up in Richmond, said he had friends from high school whose ancestors owned slaves. The history of Northam’s ancestors is no ...

U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of slaves.