Exactly, Kenton. The history we were taught in the classroom and through mass media is a disjointed, ungrounded, hodgepodge of random stories of noble white men fighting for their freedom. But it all actually exists on a clear and consistent line of intention—exclusive white male prosperity.
Thank you for this article. This is exactly why to truly understand and appreciate history one must look through the superficial survey of history that we all are taught in school.
Wow, this reframes my whitewashed understanding of the Alamo. Thanks for sharing your knowledge that pulls the curtain back.
Exactly, Kenton. The history we were taught in the classroom and through mass media is a disjointed, ungrounded, hodgepodge of random stories of noble white men fighting for their freedom. But it all actually exists on a clear and consistent line of intention—exclusive white male prosperity.
Thank you for this article. This is exactly why to truly understand and appreciate history one must look through the superficial survey of history that we all are taught in school.
Yes and Amen! 🙏🏽👊🏽
Amen!