Well thought article. The only thing I wonder is that slavery started as a European issue with the major powers of the time and had its effects throughout the world --- including the Caribbean and South America. Before Europe, there were other world powers exploiting someone, somewhere.

Yet, it seems the focus is 100% the United States where the self-flagellation of our country --and our country only --the one we have to live in for better or worse quickly becomes detrimental. An important debate but one that takes the focus off the issues that need to be addressed today to improve lives.

Other than that, I think it is important to know the history, the black leaders who have accomplished much, and how to focus on progress going forward. Since the beginning of civilization there have been inequities and few cultures or races have been spared. Thanks for a thoughtful article. Am following.