Presidential slaveholders
US history classes teach about the horrible institution of slavery, but how much does the average American know about the family history of their politicians, especially when it comes to slavery? Recent studies revealed that many US politicians, including a number of presidents, have ancestors who were slaveholders. On this episode of Direct Impact, host Rick Sanchez sits down with writer and historian Calvin Dark to delve into this little known history.
Dear readers! Thank you for your vibrant engagement with our content and for sharing your points of view. Please note that we have switched to a new commenting system. To leave comments, you will need to register. We are working on some adjustments so if you have questions or suggestions feel free to send them to [email protected]. Please check our commenting policy