So the Smithsonian can’t show that slavery was bad?

We're talking about
what is important When black history is being shared and taught
....the good and the bad....
 
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Give us a link to someone at the Smithsonian saying that slavery wasn't bad, from there we can begin a conversation on this from a point of fact rather than suggestive titling and what appears to be an attempt to propagandize and to assign an opinion to other people. I do not know of one person who thinks slavery is or was good, I need a link to some official saying that it was for this thread to be worth some of my attention.
 
Damocles said:
Give us a link to someone at the Smithsonian saying that slavery wasn't bad, from there we can begin a conversation on this from a point of fact rather than suggestive titling and what appears to be an attempt to propagandize and to assign an opinion to other people. I do not know of one person who thinks slavery is or was good, I need a link to some official saying that it was for this thread to be worth some of my attention.
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Indeed
 
TOP said:
I didn't refuse....see post #58...
Here's some more: (from A1)
"Despite the brutality of slavery, enslaved people demonstrated resilience and made significant contributions to the development of the Americas, even while enduring unimaginable suffering. Their labor was crucial to the economic success of many colonies and later the United States, particularly in the development of agriculture like cotton, tobacco, and sugar. Beyond economics, enslaved people also shaped culture, music, folklore, and cuisine. Additionally, their resistance and activism played a vital role in the eventual fight for abolition.
Here's a more detailed look at their achievements and triumphs:
Economic Contributions:
Enslaved people were the backbone of the agricultural economy in many parts of the Americas, especially the South. Their labor produced vast quantities of cash crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugar, which fueled the economic growth of the colonies and the United States. For example, the increase in cotton production, largely due to their labor, helped make the US a major economic power.
Cultural Influence:
Enslaved people brought their own cultural traditions from Africa, which blended with European and indigenous cultures to create unique forms of music, dance, storytelling, and cuisine.
Resistance and Self-Emancipation:
While facing immense oppression, enslaved people actively resisted through various means, including work slowdowns, sabotage, running away, and even armed rebellion. Self-purchase, where enslaved individuals bought their freedom, was another form of resistance, though it was not always possible.
Abolitionist Movement:
The suffering of enslaved people and the moral arguments against slavery fueled the abolitionist movement. Many abolitionists, including both white and Black activists, worked tirelessly to raise awareness, organize protests, and ultimately pressure governments to end the institution of slavery.
Legacy of Achievement:
Despite the horrors of slavery, descendants of enslaved people have made significant contributions to society in many fields, including science, arts, sports, and more. For example, inventors like Jan Ernst Matzeliger (shoe-lasting machine) and Lewis Latimer (improvements to the light bulb) made significant contributions to their fields. Figures like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Sojourner Truth became important figures in the fight for equality and justice. "
Is all of this highlighted in the Smithsonian?
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So, blacks fighting slavery was a contribution to our culture? Slaves keeping their traditions in the face of white brutality is a good thing for blacks?
You do not have a clue what you are saying. What slaves went through was not
Slaves were the backbone of crops in the South? They made incredible power and money for sdlave owners. They did not share in the wealth they created. They were beaten, whipped, and killed. They were bought and sold. Their children and wives were sold .
 
BartenderElite said:
Trump just being Trump.

The Smithsonian doesn't have a negative focus. It highlights the positive of our history too.

This is just like the efforts to change school curriculums. I guess MAGA gets uncomfortable w/ these kinds of truths.
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They're just trolling and bullying - it's chum for their trumptard base!
 
Nordberg said:
So, blacks fighting slavery was a contribution to our culture? Slaves keeping their traditions in the face of white brutality is a good thing for blacks?
You do not have a clue what you are saying. What slaves went through was not
Slaves were the backbone of crops in the South? They made incredible power and money for sdlave owners. They did not share in the wealth they created. They were beaten, whipped, and killed. They were bought and sold. Their children and wives were sold .
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There were accomplishments and triumph That rose from a very terrible time ...Numerous contributions to black history....And that's a part of the history of slavery That shouldn't be ignored... I repeated that More than once today....
 
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