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Historical Interpretation & Preservation - The discussion emphasizes the importance of honoring and learning from the past to unite people and provide a common ground for reflection, especially during times of social change [5] - It highlights the potential for historical mistakes if the truth of history is ignored, particularly concerning African American history as an inseparable part of American history [7][8] - The need to be factual when remembering history is stressed to avoid repeating past mistakes [9] - The speaker is partnering with the City of Richmond, Virginia, to mark African Landing Day, commemorating the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia [3] Cultural Impact & Political Conversation - Movies like Amistad can be instrumental in promoting and preserving history, raising awareness and understanding [13][14] - The Trump administration's efforts to cleanse and rewrite history, particularly black history, are criticized [2][4] - The importance of culture, TV, and movies in shaping the political conversation is noted, especially in the context of attempts to control culture for political purposes [12] Reconciliation & Healing Initiatives - The speaker's foundation is starting an event called "Run Richmond 1619" to bring about reconciliation, healing, and reconnect the African diaspora to its continent [9] - The speaker will be visiting historical sites pertaining to Black history in Virginia and addressing the commission along with local partners, including Fort Monroe Projects 1619 [10] - Research indicates the first landing place of enslaved Africans was Point Comfort in Hampton, Virginia, not Jamestown [11]

RT Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog)You moron. Every single public school in the country, along with the media and Hollywood and every other major institution, are all still teaching that white Americans carry some kind of unique guilt for slavery. This is a core belief and millions of Americans have been brainwashed into it. We haven't even come close to "winning" this issue yet. Not even within a thousand miles of winning. Just because some of you useless idiots get bored of a topic doesn't mean it's "won." It ...

President Trump also um is attempting to force the Smithsonian to change its museums, exhibits, and operations to reflect his view of American history. NBC News has learned the White House sent a letter to museum officials directing a wide review of eight of the Smithsonian's 21 museums ahead of America's 250th anniversary. Vice President JD Vance will oversee that process.The museums will have 30 days to turn over information about their current exhibits and plans to commemorate the anniversary. And within ...

RT Kaizen D. Asiedu (@thatsKAIZEN)Slavery was practiced by people of all colors, well before America and the British did it.The British were the first major power to stop it, and pressure others to do the same.Slavery is evil, and evil is not unique to white people.Yet somehow this is controversial to say. ...

Racial Justice and Mapping - Maps have historically been used to establish and perpetuate racism, and continue to pose risks to communities of color if race is not considered [3][4][5] - Organizations should prioritize conversations about race and racial equity in their work to ensure the safety, health, and prosperity of every community [7] - Colonizers used maps to exploit Africa's resources and enslave its people, highlighting the historical misuse of maps for oppression [9][10][15] - Redlining practices in the US, supported by racist maps, led to segregation and limited opportunities for Black communities [19][20][21] - During disasters like Hurricane Katrina, racial disparities were evident, with Black people disproportionately affected [22][23][24] - Colorblind maps during the COVID-19 pandemic failed to address racial disparities, but some organizations used maps to highlight these inequalities, revealing that Black people were two to six times more likely to die [24][25][26] Action and Change - Change requires action, not just time, in the fight against racism and other systems of oppression [32] - When creating and using maps, it is crucial to involve Black people and other marginalized groups in the process [34] - Maps and policies should be designed to advance racial justice from the beginning, not as an afterthought [34] - The Northstar of GIS promotes mapping practices rooted in racial justice and highlights the work of the melanated and mapping community [30][31]

Slavery was standard practice throughout Earth until it was almost entirely ended principally by Anglo-American forces in the 19th and 20th centuries. Slavery still exists in some parts of the world btw.I’m not suggesting Britain was purely angelic, but, nonetheless, this is true.Elon Musk (@elonmusk):https://t.co/aI4MRgS3RD ...

Historical Context & Social Responsibility - The University of Edinburgh issued a public apology following a review [1] - The review revealed the university's historical links to slavery and colonialism [1]

Core Narrative - The speaker accidentally discovered a forgotten cemetery near her home and became passionate about restoring it and sharing the stories of those buried there [1][2] - The speaker uses social media, particularly TikTok, to share the life stories of the deceased, gaining a large following of 400,000 followers [2] - The speaker highlights the story of Merilla Miner, who defied societal expectations to become a teacher and advocate for the education of colored girls in Washington DC [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] Themes and Messages - Everyone's life matters, and it's important to remember and share their stories to prevent their "second death" (being forgotten) [2] - The story of Merilla Miner exemplifies perseverance, defying societal norms, and fighting for equal education [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] - The speaker encourages the audience to consider their own legacy and what story will be told about them in the future [21][22] Personal Impact and Motivation - The cemetery work became the speaker's therapy, providing a sense of reward, satisfaction, and detective work [2][3] - The speaker was inspired by Merilla Miner's story to take action in her own community, saving a church from being demolished [20][21]

RT 🤠 (@uncleHsTopGuy)You got enslaved by your own fellow blacks in Africa because your ancestors were the weaker mud hut tribethen the same stronger blacks sold your ancestors to the Jewish merchants on the African coastIn regards to the banking systemThe Rothschilds literally orchestrated every world war in the 1800s and also created the federal reserve, creating bank cartel controls well before the Holocaust that totally murdered 6 million innocent tiny hatsThank you for 83 iq history lessonNow pull your ...