Spread The Word
We need to Spread the Word that in today's world, it is crucial to be aware of the misinformation that surrounds us, especially when it comes to the history of early America and its founding. With the available data that is now at the tip of our fingertips thanks to the latest cell phone. I mean, you literally have a small computer at your disposal, the ability to be your own fact-checker. How do you spend your time surfing the web? As we navigate through a sea of information, it is essential to seek knowledge and understanding to separate fact from fiction. Imagine spending 1 hour a day looking up historical records and old newspaper editions. I can promise you the history that we were taught in school is not the history that I discovered being reported at the time, in that specific era. From the early 1700s until the early 1920s, the newspaper publications were pretty much run by private citizens who shared a vetted interest in reporting the truth to the people. Publications like the New York Times and The Chicago Tribune have been around since the 1850s. Media can be manipulated; videos can be edited and altered but print is everlasting. The only way to destroy it is by fire and of course we all know that we have had some huge historical fires over the centuries, right.
Many historical narratives have been distorted or misrepresented over time, leading to misconceptions and misunderstandings about the past. You see in today society it has become so easy to manipulate the masses with the help of computers and AI and more importantly the media that it is hard to believe what is fact or fiction. That is of course unless you are willing to do a little fact checking. I know some of you may be asking yourself the question of where do you look for the truth then? You simply follow the paper trail. Explore your library website and view old microfilm and newspapers. Trust me when I tell you it is just the tip of the iceberg. For instance, I helped a friend chase down some leads on his family tree that he had some questions about. By using the library website and looking thru public records, we matched up conclusions I had come up with by using just a little Common Sense in the problem-solving process.
When slaves were freed, they literally started with nothing. Not even a Name, which is why a lot of them took the name of their Slave Owner. Nate now became Nate Williams after Master Williams namesake. Brother Malcolm understood this concept which is why he removed his last name and replaced it with X.
I then searched in public records and looked for wealthy families in the area his family is from and printed in plain sight was a listing for a white family in the area named Williams that upon looking into deeper found that they owned a plantation with over 200 slaves which were all registered. Property listed and registered at the county offices showing proof of ownership.
Now trust me when I tell you it is a process, and you have to be committed to putting in the work and yes some of the information gathering process is going to have a fee associated with gaining access to the site but if you are too cheap to invest in freeing your mind then fine by me.
Knowledge Is Power. Nuff Said!!!
By delving deeper into the true history of early America, we can gain a more accurate perspective on the events that shaped our nation. The principles that the so-called forefathers put in place that shaped this nation. From the Religion to the use of Slavery to build the wealth of this nation. Are you willing to unlearn everything that you have been taught and face the true narrative that has been purposely hidden from you. The fact that mainstream America wants you to think that all slaves came from the continent of Africa, which is only part of the truth. Fact is a majority of the individuals that made up the slave trade were the Indigenous People that were already inhabitants of the land that Christopher Columbus so famously discovered. With that part of history being understood you would realize why it is a slap in the face to be labeled an African American. I don't know about you, but I have seen pictures of my Great-Great Grandmother and her sisters from my mother's side of the family. I've been told the stories past down from generations by my Great Uncles that our lineage is mixed with the Choctaw Indians of Oklahoma. I'm sure you've heard the old saying, of how some black folks will claim they gotta a lil Indian in them. Well, there may be more fact in that statement than some people are willing to talk about. Just one of the many topics that I will be touching on in future Blog Post. You see I am here to tell you the bitter truth.
It is time to awaken the people to the importance of seeking knowledge and becoming aware of the misinformation that has been perpetuated. By educating ourselves and others, we can ensure that the true stories of our past are preserved and shared for future generations. To teach the young what we learned to late is my purpose and to spark a narrative of change that is long overdue and needed in the Black Community. It is up to us to do what is best for our own communities and demand justice and equality because it will not be given to us. A point that has been made clear if you look at the treatment of Blacks in this country since its founding. Make America Great Again, my question is making it great for whom?
Let us embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment, challenging the narratives that have been accepted for too long. Together, we can uncover the truths that have been hidden and honor the legacy of early America with integrity and authenticity.
In today's fast-paced and information-saturated world, the need to discern truth from falsehood has never been more pressing. Particularly when it comes to the historical accounts of early America and its foundational moments, a critical eye and a thirst for knowledge are indispensable tools.
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