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The “Slave Bible” Removed Key Biblical Passages In Order to Legitimize Slavery & Discourage a Slave Rebellion (1807)

February 7, 2019

When the “slave bible” was introduced to the West Indies, it sanctioned and legitimized slavery as ordained by God. This version of the bible was one weapon used by the slave owners to put down slave rebellions.

‘I thought it was very nice’: VA official showcased portrait of KKK’s first grand wizard

November 7, 2018

David J. Thomas Sr. removed painting from his office after learning that its subject, Nathan Bedford Forrest, was a Confederate general and slave trader who was later the Ku Klux Klan’s first grand wizard. Racial tensions have flared between Thomas and several of his employees, at least three of whom have pending claims of racial discrimination against him.

Race Trumps Common Sense: The segregated mindset of the White Racial Frame

October 12, 2018

In America, people often make decisions based on belonging to a particular group, even though those decisions can have adverse affects on their lives and well being. This need to belong is also used to divide groups and pit one against the other.

The Origins of Prison Slavery

October 12, 2018

The real origin of prison slavery is found in the 13th amendment which allows forced labor “as punishment for a crime.”

White Social Studies Teacher Fired For Teaching a Racist Slavery Lesson Wants to Sue for Reverse Racism

October 4, 2018

Racist slavery lesson results in reverse discrimination suit by fired white social studies teacher.

Has Hurricane Florence Destroyed Records of America’s Slave Trade?

September 27, 2018

Hurricane Florence has left much of the southeastern United States in a state of disarray. Archives and records containing information on the slave trade may have been damaged from the flood waters and the after-effects.