UNDERNEWS: From southern books before critical racial theory:

November 13, 2021

May be a cartoon of 1 person and text that says '"A strong tie existed between slave and master because each was dependent on the other. The slave system demanded that the master care for the slave in childhood, in sickness, and in old age. The regard that master and slaves had for each other made plantation life happy and prosperous."'

May be an illustration of horse and text that says '"Life among the Negroes of Virginia in slavery times was generally happy. The Negroes went about in a cheerful manner making a living for themselves and for those for whom they worked."'

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Bob Witeck

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November 13, 2021

From southern books before critical racial theory:

Bob Witeck

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