To add more: the last chatel slave in the US was freed in 1942. During WWII.
Why? Not because it was the right thing to do, but because the optics of having slaves looked bad and the Japanese Empire (of all institutions) was calling the US out.
People living and running the country to this day fought tooth and nail against the civil rights movement. Slavery is not ancient history, it’s part of what’s allowed a small portion of the current world population to lead a privileged life.
That whole album was GREAT, beginning to end. It's seriously so good. People slept on it and only ever heard Story of A Girl. Go listen to the first song and see if it isn't great or the third song (If I Am). It's all so catchy, tight, and optimistic/refreshing. Great harmonies. I never get a chance to talk about it, so thank you for coming to my lecture.
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