He brings up the fact that POC would probably have been just as oppressive were they in White Peoples position.
Cracking open a legitimate history book would tell you they were. And that it ironically enough was the Colonial Imperial Powers that served to moderate some of the more extreme behaviors.
Also fun fact. The first concerted efforts to end Slavery and the Slave Trade were launched by White People. To varying degrees of competence and success.
Two prime examples.
The British West Africa Squadron. In operation as independent command from 1808-1856. Got the nickname “The White Mans Grave” due to the attrition rates suffered by crews due to Tropical Disease
The arguably ineffective but still present American African Slave Trade Patrol Squadrons. In operation 1819-1861. Though it was largely till around 1840 considered a side show and not treated with any real seriousness. After 1840 it started seeing more ships and men devoted to it.
He brings up the fact that POC would probably have been just as oppressive were they in White Peoples position.
Cracking open a legitimate history book would tell you they were. And that it ironically enough was the Colonial Imperial Powers that served to moderate some of the more extreme behaviors.
Also fun fact. The first concerted efforts to end Slavery and the Slave Trade were launched by White People. To varying degrees of competence and success.
Two prime examples.
The British West Africa Squadron. In operation as independent command from 1808-1856. Got the nickname “The White Mans Grave” due to the attrition rates suffered by crews due to Tropical Disease
The arguably ineffective but still present American African Slave Trade Patrol Squadrons. In operation 1819-1861. Though it was largely till around 1840 considered a side show and not treated with any real seriousness. After 1840 it started seeing more ships and men devoted to it.