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Worcester is a city that likes a little insubordination, so heres a look at a few historical rebels worthy of more recognition.

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to abolish slavery, thanks largely to Quock Walker.

This Juneteenth, learn how Massachusetts, home of 18th century abolitionism, ended slavery via many court battles, not legislation.

On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.

In 1790, the newly independent country of the United States took its first census, as required by its even newer plan of government, the...

In time for Black History Month, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation that would designate July 8, as Massachusetts Emancipation Day.

"As we celebrate Black History Month, it is critical that we acknowledge and celebrate the many ways that African Americans have fought for change and pushed our country and commonwealth forward.”

This is the story of a woman. In telling her story — from slave to free woman — we also tell the story of a place – from colony to

Wicked Local Last summer, Lexington resident Sean Osborne walked into the office of Billerica Senator Cindy Friedman, D-Arlington, with a story to tell.   It was the story of a man known as Quock Walker, born into enslavement in Massachusetts during the 18th century.    When Walker’s enslaver, James Caldwell, died in 1763, his widow remarried and took Walker with her to her new home in Barre. Caldwell had apparently promised Walker his freedom, but this was refused by his new ensl...

The town of Amherst, Massachusetts, is establishing a reparations fund in order to make restitution to its black residents.