The 13th Amendment and the Abolition of Slavery

The 13th Amendment holds a special and prominent place in American history. Initially passed by the U.S. Congress on January 31, 1865, and later ratified on December 6, 1865, the 13th amendment committed America to abolishing slavery.  The Amendment would state: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party…

Congress 2014 | Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences

Congress 2014 | Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences May 24-30, 2014 – Brock University, St. Catherines, Ontario Unrivaled in scope and impact, the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is known simply as “Congress.” Now in its 83rd year, this singular, flagship event is much more than Canada’s largest gathering of…