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Myth Lab — Modern Myth #5 — Race

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

The concept of race was developed in the Western world during the 17th Century as an attempt to justify the terrible crimes that were being committed against Africans. The nominally Christian West needed a way to ease their conscience for … Continue reading →

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Quotes From Quobna Ottobah Cugoano

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Steve Simms

Quobna Ottobah Cugoano was kidnapped by slave traders when he was 13 years-old in Africa in the late 1700s and taken to England. (His slave name was John Stuart.) After experiencing much cruelty and suffering, he finally got his freedom and learned to … Continue reading →

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