#knowhistory

They want to forget how dehumanizing the "superior" race treated Black people. To them, it never happened, or it was Black people's fault to begin with. They will actually tell you that Black people were the cause of slavery because Africans sold or traded their own into slavery. Stop teaching your young people to hate Black people.

Push back on narratives that blame the oppressed for their oppression

They want to rewrite history because the truth makes them uncomfortable.

They want to pretend the brutality, the dehumanization, the theft of lives and labor never happened—or worse, that it was somehow justified.

Yes, there were African intermediaries in the early stages of the slave trade. That is a historical fact. But let’s be clear: the system of race-based chattel slavery—the kind that turned human beings into property for generations—was built, expanded, and violently enforced by European and American powers.

You don’t get to erase centuries of oppression by cherry-picking fragments of history and flipping the blame onto the very people who suffered under it.

That’s not truth. That’s deflection.

Stop teaching young people distorted versions of history that excuse injustice. Stop rewriting the past to protect comfort over accountability.

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Post 5 — L: Learning //

Introduction

The second L represents Learning, a core pillar of informed discussion and responsible advocacy.

The Power of Learning

Education is essential for understanding complex geopolitical issues. Misconceptions about the Middle East often arise from incomplete historical knowledge or reliance on unreliable sources.

Learning involves studying history, exploring multiple perspectives, and examining original documents and academic research.

Educational initiatives—from universities to independent research platforms—help provide context for modern events and policies.

Learning also encourages curiosity and critical thinking, helping individuals navigate complex narratives and competing claims.

Closing Thought