African American History - The Montague Collection

The Danger of Ignorance: Acknowledging African American History in Education

July 30, 2023

In recent times, there have been troubling assertions by certain individuals, including Vivek Ramaswamy, suggesting that teaching African American children about their history is somehow “psychologically racist” and harmful. This misguided belief undermines the imperative for a...

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Calculated Exploitation: Unraveling the Trade Skills of Enslaved Africans during the Transatlantic Slave Trade

African American History
African Contributions
African Culture
African Expertise
African Heritage
American Society
Calculated Exploitation
Confronting the Past
Economic Exploitation
Enslaved Africans
Governor Ron DeSantis
New World Industries
Racist Narratives
Slave Traders
Systemic Racism
Trade Skills
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Truthful Examination

July 23, 2023

The Transatlantic Slave Trade stands as a horrifying chapter in history that continues to reverberate through the generations. Beneath the appalling cruelty and oppression lies a deeply calculated scheme: slave traders purposefully sought out Africans based on their trade skills to enhance the...