As a distinct people in America, African-Americans, with a pre-determined social, economic and political status, have been “free” for only 151 years (1863-2014). This also means that 102 years of our so-called freedom (1863-1965) were spent trying to repair ourselves and seeking recognition as humans. Just doing the math, you will understand that the number of years of our freedom under the law amounts to only 49 years. Therefore, when people tell you slavery was long ago, show them the numbers and tell them to DO THE MATH AND TELL THE TRUTH. 1863=Emancipation Proclamation 1965= Voting Rights Act Our ancestors were “freed” dead broke, without brick, bread, or thread, despite, the promises made, while the enslavers were compensated for the lost of their chattel. Still, today, 49 years later, even with the election of the First Black President of the United States of America, African-Americans are still not fully recognized and repaired as humans.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 16:05:58 +0000
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