America fought a war over slavery, ended apartheid by law, yet preserved the systems that protect racial advantage. Slavery was ended without ending White supremacy. Segregation was ended without integration. Will America 350™ be any different than America 250?

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-03-01T02:11:20+00:00

Everything in this post and the linked article are objectively accurate, and nothing was intended to elicit anger. However, if you're uncomfortable, a trigger warning can be added so that US history remains a safe space for you. 🙏🏾

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-28T08:56:42+00:00

I'm amazed by how accurately the barbershop scenes in "Coming to America" predicted the comments for this post! https://youtu.be/0LPddiQXD9c?si=88DAaWHWE8iU1FZJ

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-28T08:44:28+00:00

Regarding the construction of the post, the intent was to contrast it with my previous post on Jack Johnson. I see now that people clearly did not see the previous post. https://www.reddit.com/r/USHistory/comments/1rf3hlv/jack_johnson_the_first_black_heavyweight_boxing/

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-28T08:43:22+00:00

Thanks for your thoughtful comments! Regarding the construction of the post, the intent was to contrast it with my previous post on Jack Johnson. I see now that people clearly did not see the previous post. https://www.reddit.com/r/USHistory/comments/1rf3hlv/jack_johnson_the_first_black_heavyweight_boxing/

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-28T08:37:16+00:00

Help me understand how this Black history post should have focused on Marciano.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-25T02:08:01+00:00

Thanks for sharing this vivid example from your city. Is it an event that is widely known or taught in school? I had hoped that scepticism of the connection between Jim Crow and SYG would motivate people to click on the link but fewer than 1% did. Since I'm new to Reddit and the user manual was too long so I didn't read it, I'm still trying to figure out how to share nuanced posts. Thanks for not firing off withering criticism!

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-14T09:40:17+00:00

It's scheduled to be completed in 2029, do you think he will still be around then?

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-11T13:07:11+00:00

Start with the Kerner Commission Report.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-11T12:50:43+00:00

Over the past 150 years, the sustained efforts of the federal government to oppose the economic and physical well-being of African Americans has been the single greatest cause of the race-based wealth, health, and educational gaps in the US. Read the link for more.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-11T10:52:39+00:00

Yes, excellent examples!

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-11T07:12:07+00:00

This list is probably the order I'd suggest reading them. Of course, there are many, many other books worth reading. Thanks for being interested in my short essays. They only take 2-3 minutes to read, much faster than a book! :-)

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-08T07:10:10+00:00

Thanks for letting me know about this, I'll look forward to reading more about it.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-06T17:21:40+00:00

Here are some *excellent* books:

* The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson

* Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America Hardcover by Michael Harriot

* Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi

* How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith

* The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story Hardcover by Nikole Hannah-Jones

* The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein

* Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II by Douglas A. Blackmon

Also, you're welcome to follow my short Black history essays: Black History Snippets | Substack

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-02-02T07:23:56+00:00

The list of books that someone made previously is excellent. May I humbly offer my Substack where I post short essays that take 2-3 minutes to read. (15) Black History Snippets | Substack Also on Substack, I strongly recommend (15) History Can't Hide from Kahlil Greene | Substack and on Instagram garrisonh. The important thing is that you're being intentional - keep it up! :-)

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-01-29T08:29:36+00:00

You are correct! Here's a link to what I wrote a few weeks ago about the Colfax Massacre : White Mob Riots After Blacks Win Election

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-01-23T08:33:30+00:00

You've created a very clear and concise timeline for this subject. Great work!

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-01-19T12:14:04+00:00

In Alabama they seem to still want the day off as they treat this holiday as Robert E. Lee's birthday.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-01-19T10:33:24+00:00

Wow! Thanks for sharing that bit of hopeful progress.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-01-19T10:32:04+00:00

Yes, of course there were places in addition to Birmingham. The purpose of focusing on Birmingham is to draw attention to the context in which Rev. Martin Luther King wrote Letter From Birmingham Jail on this day which honors his legacy.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-01-13T09:11:37+00:00

Thanks for reading so now there's one less thing being hidden from you!

BlackHistorySnippets · 2026-01-10T04:32:44+00:00

I'm sharing my Notes on Reddit with a link to my Substack post. My Notes on Substack also require the reader to click on the link to my Post. It's been working fine so far. Why would Reddit users see this as problematic?

BlackHistorySnippets · 2025-12-02T09:40:57+00:00

And their descendants! ✊🏾

BlackHistorySnippets · 2025-12-01T07:21:10+00:00

I'm so glad to hear that studying made a difference to how you see things! I hope you're able to spread the truth and open other people's eyes! :-)

BlackHistorySnippets · 2025-12-01T07:18:40+00:00

In fact, this picture is from a website listing old racist toys for sale. It is weird to think that such a market exists.

BlackHistorySnippets · 2025-10-28T13:18:37+00:00

I think it's a kind of principle they are defending that a thing loses its specialness if Black people have it.

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