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The full picture Descendant of the enslaved at Gamble Plantation pushes for change

Gamble Plantation has drawn criticism for the lack of information about enslaved people who once lived there. One descendant is on a mission to change that.

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Should a Florida state park still honor the Confederacy? Calls for change go unheard

In 2023, the Gamble Plantation near Bradenton remains a romantic postcard to the Old South, where slavery is glossed over.

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A Florida plantation that had slaves still stands today

Tucked away on the side of a busy Manatee County, Florida, road stands the vestige of a defining era in American history.

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John Sims, the artist known for burning the confederate flag, reminds us of the power of Black art

Sims, who died in December at age 54, was famous for fearlessly reimagining toxic symbols of white supremacy.

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Manatee County to delay plans on confederate monument

Manatee County officials will table a discussion scheduled for Tuesday over plans to resurrect a controversial monument honoring confederate soldiers.

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