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E333. The Legacy of Slavery: What Still Haunts America - Coleman Hughes

Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy

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Exploring the Legacy of Slavery and Modern Racism

This chapter examines the complex relationship between the legacy of slavery in America and contemporary racial issues, highlighting how concepts like redlining fit into a broader landscape of racial discrimination. The discussion contrasts America's experiences with those of other regions, emphasizing that anti-black racism exists independently of the legacy of slavery. Additionally, the chapter critiques the political responses to America's historical flaws, delving into activism's self-contradictions and questioning the motivations behind destructive actions taken by some activists.

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