Majority of people who hear people like @humanearl talk on a subject like this, they are quick to say 'don't talk about slavery', but they fail to realize that although there are problems in talking about slavery, there are bigger problems in not talking about slavery. Some people let their worries about the subject deter them from giving slavery the attention it deserves.
Am so proud of you @humanearl for relating this issue wonderfully well, to our present day situation of knowing who we truly are and where we come from.
When we don't talk about slavery, we participate in making “the great rift” between blacks and whites deeper and wider. Moreover, it’s an unpleasant history,thats why Ben Carson had to use the word 'immigrants', trying to polish slavery. Surely slavery, which caused and underlies this rift, was the most pervasive single issue in our past. Consider that contention about slavery forced the Whig Party to collapse; caused the main Protestant churches to separate, North and South; and prompted the Republican Party to form.
Yes its a sensitive issue, but like a proverb said in my country, 'if you don't know when the rain started beating you, you'll never know when it stopped'
Knowing where we come from will happen us know where we ought to be headed to.
Telling black people in america to not talk about slavery is like telling the Jews to not talk about the holocaust. Makes no sense.
I know black America has been at the fore front of speaking and working against racism. You guys are doing a really good job.
I personally don't go on protests and stuff, but I carry out my own orientation by speaking to young black people, letting them know they are special especially in God's sight, that He sent His only Son to die for them.
Making them realize that they are not inferior to anyone, from any country.
I feel it's just my little way of giving back to the society
Thanks again,your blessing is well appreciated