Approximately 1.5 million Africans were captured, enslaved, and deported to the New World by Benin's tribal leaders.

Grammy-winning artist Ciara has been granted citizenship in Benin, becoming one of the first prominent individuals to benefit ...

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 ...

As we prepare to celebrate Emancipation Day this Friday, we are called to reflect not only on our past, but also on the ...

A recent law passed by the West African country of Benin grants citizenship to anyone who can show they are descended from ...

US singer Ciara became one of the first public figures to be granted Benin citizenship through a new law aimed at offering ...

Le Pavillon was a luxury hotel located just a few blocks from the French Quarter. It had 219 guest rooms, and many of its ...

In 1803, America pulled off the biggest real estate deal in history. Napoleon needed cash fast after his Caribbean empire ...

The president once promised he’d prioritize Americans’ bottom line above all else. He’s abandoned that pledge.

Robert Smalls​ escaped slavery in Charleston by commandeering a Confederate ship and became a top Union naval officer and South Carolina lawmaker.