In this photo, a prison guard rides a horse alongside prisoners as they return from farm work detail at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La. After the Civil War, the 13th Amendment’s exception clause, that allows for prison labor, provided legal cover to round up thousands of mostly young Black men. They then were leased out by states to plantations like Angola and some of the country’s biggest privately owned companies, including coal mines and railroads. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
The existence of prison plantations and cotton-picking work programs in the United States highlights the enduring legacy of slavery
Tonight on Friday Night Lights, Live Jam proudly features the thrilling new CD release, “Loverboy: Live in ’82.” This electrifying album takes fans on a nostalgic journey back to the peak of the Canadian rock band’s fame, capturing the essence of their dynamic live performances during their 1982 tour. A Snapshot of Rock History. Recorded
Tonight on MetalMania Live, we take a nostalgic journey back to one of the most pivotal moments in heavy metal history: Metallica’s live performance at the Old Waldorf in San Francisco on October 18, 1982. This legendary concert marks a significant milestone for the band, which would eventually become one of the biggest names in
