Cardozo Public Law, Policy & Ethics Journal
Abstract
The article "American Slavery: The Complete Story" by Gerald A. Foster argues that slavery is a pivotal and enduring element of American history, with its effects still evident today. It emphasizes the need for a more accurate and inclusive historical education, highlighting how race was used to justify slavery and the ongoing impacts of this legacy on modern society. The author advocates for a revised curriculum that acknowledges the true nature of slavery and its contributions to systemic racism.
Disciplines
Civil Rights and Discrimination | Communications Law | Jurisprudence | Law | Law and Race | Legal History | Torts
Recommended Citation
Gerald A. Foster,
American Slavery: The Complete Story,
2
Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J.
401
(2004).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol2/iss2/6
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