We want to document a crucial period in American history: Sharecropping emerged after the Civil War, significantly impacting ...

How did the idea of sharecropping originate? Ed Ayers: After [freedmen] begin to get that one crop in the ground, they can tell, they're going to have to work something on a more stable basis.

Tyronda Boone created the documentary, “Generational Wealth-Triumphs and Tribulations” in 2023 with a purpose in mind. “I ...

Arthur Sanders is a Mississippi farmer and entrepreneur who is reshaping and nourishing his family's history into a lasting legacy.

Discover how African Americans have contributed to the U.S. economy, despite historical inequalities. Explore the impact of their labor and the challenges they still face.

Recipes from a time when Southern infrastructure was a long way from being restored, but families had to keep everyone fed.