Growing up, going to the worst schools in the State, I always had some interesting teachers who were also activists...I just didn't realize it at the time. The history classes/lessons truly told a distorted truth about the way of the world. This kind of thing was never taught to us.
Something I learned as an Adult about Slavery is that the Nation of Ghana was built by/through the Ashanti Tribe. The Ashanti Tribe were the largest Exporters of Slaves in Africa. I was taught that "White People" went into Africa and captured slaves, but this was mostly untrue. I also did not grow up being taught that the Barbary Wars were about ending the Enslavement of European women, who were regularly enslaved and traded by North Africans at the time.
In modern times I've seen Nancy Pelosi and others in Congress celebrate Ghana and the Ashanti Tribe through photo-ops wearing the Ashanti Kente Cloth:
And most recently, I learned about this Celebration of Colonialism in Ghana, where they dress in White Face and celebrate the slave traders that made them the richest nation in Africa.
It's important to remember that History is "His-story"...with "he" being the victor. The stories told are different around the world, perspective and all.
Something I learned as an Adult about Slavery is that the Nation of Ghana was built by/through the Ashanti Tribe. The Ashanti Tribe were the largest Exporters of Slaves in Africa. I was taught that "White People" went into Africa and captured slaves, but this was mostly untrue. I also did not grow up being taught that the Barbary Wars were about ending the Enslavement of European women, who were regularly enslaved and traded by North Africans at the time.
In modern times I've seen Nancy Pelosi and others in Congress celebrate Ghana and the Ashanti Tribe through photo-ops wearing the Ashanti Kente Cloth:
And most recently, I learned about this Celebration of Colonialism in Ghana, where they dress in White Face and celebrate the slave traders that made them the richest nation in Africa.
In Ghana, the New Year Starts With a Fancy Dress Masquerade
Once a colonial tradition, a creative festival has been elevated to new heights.
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It's important to remember that History is "His-story"...with "he" being the victor. The stories told are different around the world, perspective and all.