What have we (Black People) learned from Slavery?

[Micky Mikey]

The purpose of examining history is to not repeat it. When we examine our history (as African Americans) what is the number one take away you believe we should have learned from it ?
In 2015, are we any less vulnerable as a collective than we were 500 years ago? Have we betrayed our ancestors by not thoroughly examining our history and vowing not to let it happen again?

When I look at the history of other collective groups such as Jews, they've made vows to never allow themselves to be victims again. It isn't unusual to hear the slogan "Never Again, Never Again" from Jews when it comes to acknowledging the Holocaust. When it comes to our history, I find many of us harbor deep resentment towards American society, which is certainly justified given the amount of oppression we've faced. However, this resentment isn't backed with a collective agreement to prevent such as tragedy from happening again. I find that we often view our own history through a very narrow lens. We'll demonize our historical oppressors but will not confront the social/cultural conditions that made our people susceptible to slavery and persecution in the first place.

 

[Bgreat]

Never trust a cac

 

[2stainz]

We were supposed to learn something from getting kidnapped? ....how bout dont get kidnapped

 

[ba'al]

How come ya'll dudes don't post these black topic threads in the roots? The people who post in tlr ain't go have much to contribute intelligently to the topic or conversation.

 

[Dirty_Jerz]

Alot of stuff tbh but I think that a good thing to place focus on is core values in regards to growth. Like what is the plan say if, everybody gets an education, a job or career and a home, what then? If the majority collective gathered into one contintent, would it be a military super power or would it be an humanitarian super power? Definantly very long off decisions but it's just a thought.

 

[Dev2103]

give me liberty, or give me death.

rather die on my feet, than live on my knees.

s/o to all revolters

 

[PeridotPuss]

if I'm understanding you correctly, you're questioning if black people are as "vulnerable to being enslaved" today as during slavery?
Then drawing comparisons between african american history and Jewish history and implying black inferiority

Then painting blacks as powerless and cowardly as far as ineractions with whites

Your intellectual/race troll game got a lil rhythm I see

 

[Larry Lobster]

Slavery isn't over.

 

[Micky Mikey]

if I'm understanding you correctly, you're questioning if black people are as "vulnerable to being enslaved" today as during slavery? Are we?
Then drawing comparisons between african american history and Jewish history and implying black inferiorityI am not implying black inferiority. However, I am implying that there are distinct differences in the way we view our history as oppose to other groups who've had similar struggles.

Then painting blacks as powerless and cowardly as far as ineractions with whites Not true
Your intellectual/race troll game got a lil rhythm I see

 

[Micky Mikey]

Slavery isn't over.

No it isn't.