Blackness Denied: Why Latin America Views Race Completely Differently Than the US
Most people think they know the history of the transatlantic slave trade—until they look at the real map.In this episode, we break down the shocking facts and statistics that rarely get taught in history class. From ocean currents dictating trade routes between West Africa and South America, to why countries like Brazil and regions across the Caribbean received the vast majority of enslaved populations compared to North America’s roughly 3-5%. We also get real about the cultural clash: why racial identity and lineage are viewed completely differently in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico…
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