American Civil War

News of the World movie review: Tom Hanks' post-Civil War drama is the reaffirming story we need in a time of crisis

Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel's pairing lifts News of the World beyond the ordinary into something far sweeter and sublime.

Warner Bros cancels screening of Gone With the Wind in Paris in wake of worldwide protests against racism, police brutality

Gone With the Wind has in the past been criticised by many for its portrayal of slavery and African Americans.

Charlottesville violence: Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon says white nationalists are 'clowns'

White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has attacked white nationalists as "clowns" as the fallout from violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, continues.

Move over, Andrew Jackson! Harriet Tubman will now be on US $20 bill

Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist born into slavery, will be the new face on the $20 bill.