Uprisings of enslaved people in the United States were not uncommon, and they had a big influence on how the institution of slavery evolved. One uprising that gets less attention, historically, is the German Coast Uprising that took...

In 1775, General George Washington received a poem from one of colonial America's most famous writers. Its verses praised the burgeoning revolution, invoking the goddess of their new nation to aid the general's cause. But this ode to...

This video tells the story of Phyllis Wheatley, a young girl from Gambia who became the first Black American to publish a book of poetry. Learn about her journey from enslavement to literary fame, her notable works, and her impact on...

Christine Beck holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing degree from Southern Connecticut State University and is the author of Blinding Light (Grayson Books 2013), I’m Dating Myself, (Dancing Girl Press 2015) and Stirred, Not...

Residents of the small town of Wheatley, Ont., are afraid a persistent gas leak might cause another explosion, a day after a huge blast destroyed part of its downtown. Locals are exasperated with the situation that has gone unsolved for...

A plan for the future of Wheatley's town centre is in the works on the site of an explosion that happened nearly four years ago. This week, there was also a gas leak in the community. Some residents say they're concerned about safety in...

Officials have ended the emergency evacuation of a Wheatley neighbourhood around a library building. But the cause of the situation — indications of a dangerous gas in the area — has left members of the community nervous. CBC's Jacob...

More than three years after an explosion in Wheatley's downtown core, Chatham-Kent has ended the community's state of emergency. The CBC's Jacob Barker spoke with Coun. Lauren Anderson, Kyra Knapp, the economic development officer for...

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