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The very first black man elected to federal office was denied a seat in Congress because southern racists wanted to keep the chamber white-only.
In 1868 John Willis Menard won 64% of the vote in a Louisiana special election. But the House of Representatives refused to seat him.
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I am actually the one who spent hours researching and making this.
Glad to have it shared but I would like a bit of credit!
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After I spent hours researching & creating the Declaration slaveholders pic, I thought all the work was over.
But then
@PolitiFact
reached out for a fact check and LOL it was sooo stressful. Back to the books, documents & historic letters for more proof!
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Ever since I made this, I’ve gotten notes from teachers, museums, journalists & even descendants of the founders thanking me for my work.
Many folks ask if they can republish it and I have always given permission for $0. I only ask for credit! That’s it.
This is one of the most famous paintings in American history: Declaration of Independence.
I decided to put red dots on all the men who held slaves.
Next time someone puts them on a pedestal and says we can't question their judgement on guns or whatever, show them this image.
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@arlenparsa
Thanks Arlen - hoping to be able to use this as part of a new course I'm developing for senior students in Brighton, UK, studying the development of slavery and racism around the world before 1800.
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Thank you for all your research and educating everyone. It gives Americans and non-Americans more insight in American history. Very interesting to read, especially on a day like this. I read both threads 🙂
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Following! So sorry Shaun King stole your research — while pumping up his own “bona fides” (in scare quotes b/c I don’t know if they’re true) as if it’s HIS work and thus not crediting you and your work! How infuriating.
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@arlenparsa
I’m an immigrant who really didn’t know much about US history before moving here and even now I find I need to learn so much more.
My son is a history graduate and your post triggered a very interesting conversation on a day that otherwise would have been only about 🇺🇸 🍔 🥧💥
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