'Do not, for the love of God, tell kids that slavery was beneficial'
'Do not, for the love of God, tell kids that slavery was beneficial'
Students at Florida public schools will now learn that Black people benefitted from slavery because it taught them skills. This change is part of the African American history standards the State Board of Education approved at a Wednesday meeting. The description of slavery as beneficial is not t.....
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Every time someone says America was built on slavery they are saying slavery was beneficial.
Our nation would be larger and stronger if slavery never existed. Never forget that slavery stole from all of us.
"Built on slavery" is referring to the benefits that the ruling class received by exploiting slaves and that exploitation is a core part of US culture. It reminds people that most of the population was not included in the "all men are created equal" documents of the time.
It is not a positive phrase about general benefits for everyone. It is a reminder that we did, and still do, terrible things and we should not forget.
"Built on slavery" is referring to the benefits that the ruling class received
Anyone saying this is either gaslighting or doesn't understand the English language.
You are confidently incorrect.