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American Roots Are Enslaving People of Color: Our History Is Built Upon Racial Inequality
Even today, the remnants of systemic racism are deeply woven into American institutions, with patriotism often weaponized to obscure these harsh realities.
American Roots Are Enslaving People of Color: Our History Is Built Upon Racial Inequality
The United States prides itself on being the “land of the free,” yet its origins tell a different story—one built on the forced labor and suffering of enslaved people. The ideals of democracy, liberty, and justice were never truly designed for all; they were crafted to serve an elite few. Even today, the remnants of systemic racism are deeply woven into American institutions, with patriotism often weaponized to obscure these harsh realities.
The Illusion of American Exceptionalism
From its inception, the U.S. has upheld the belief that it is a singular force for freedom and democracy. But freedom for whom? The Constitution initially categorized Black people as three-fifths of a person, denied Indigenous sovereignty, and restricted voting rights to white, landowning men. These weren’t…
