Although the most creative subject for North American historians in the last decade has been the study of comparative slave systems and race relations, this has not always been the case. In this historical review of research on slavery and race relations, Carl Degler's and other liberal historians' work is discussed. (MC)

The Brown decision is discussed as an example of the historical tendency for brief periods of civil rights progress to be followed by longer periods of increased racial discrimination. (BE)

The chronicle provides an accurate and balanced representation of the history of the black experience in an effort to counteract misinformation presented in most textbooks. American history textbooks used in Wisconsin school districts ignore or distort the cultural experiences and contributions of blacks, often omitting important information,…