I was lucky to grow up surrounded by relatives—grandparents, aunties, uncles, and more—with stories to tell and a willingness to share them. Through these conversations, I learned that I was the descendant of slaves and that my grandfather’s grandmother lived her life in bondage.
Knowing our history is important. That’s why the @HGMedia film Descendant on Netflix means so much to me. It tells the story of the descendants of the survivors of the Clotilda, which is believed to be the last ship that carried enslaved Africans to the United States.
@MichelleObama @HGMedia @Participant Imagine knowing you're a Descendant of Slavery and your husband is the President of the United States. You don't talk to him about how he needs to push for Reparations? Barack don't love you.
@MichelleObama @HGMedia @Participant Aren't we all slaves to our families and our corporate bosses, it's all the same to be exploited and treated unequal
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@MichelleObama @BarackObama @HGMedia @Participant I would, except my ancestors who came to the USA from Ireland, France & GB were so poor that many disappeared, rest struggled to survive & even down to my parents, couldn’t afford a camera/video or otherwise. I see your family. Oh, & I’m Caucasian.
@MichelleObama @HGMedia @Participant It's a good thing that Republicans came along and ended slavery. You're welcome.
@MichelleObama @BarackObama @HGMedia @Participant Education is a magic bullet that can solve issues of poverty, inequality and death of children in the world . You were fortunate to get quality education.
@MichelleObama @HGMedia @Participant Well you and your husband could’ve done more for your ppl when you all were in position to do so. And why is Chicago still in shambles if this where you from?🤔
@MichelleObama @HGMedia @Participant Yes, but now we all live with the education, opportunities, and chances to make those changes.