Acknowledging past injustices and racial science in historical analysis

The speaker discusses Thomas Jefferson's views on emancipation, highlighting his concern about race wars following general emancipation. Despite acknowledging deep-rooted prejudices by white people, Jefferson also attributes tensions to black people's recollections of past injuries and the natural distinctions of race. This tactic resonated with Jefferson's admirers, demonstrating the complex and controversial nature of his perspectives on race and emancipation.