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OK Rep. defends history cartoon claiming slavery was ‘better than being killed’

An Oklahoma Republican representative went on national news over the weekend to defend controversial curriculum approved for ...
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Here's How CNN Host Abby Phillip Responded After Jillian Michaels Became Agitated Trying To Defend Slavery On Her Show

On Aug. 13, Biggest Loser coach and Trump supporter Jillian Michaels had a meltdown on CNN defending white people in a debate ...

White House says slavery is being taught wrong, should not be so negative

Lindsey Halligan, the White House official leading a review of the Smithsonian Institution, argued you "can't really talk ...

The Memo: Trump ignites new culture war battle over the Smithsonian — and slavery

President Trump has plunged once more into the nation’s cultural wars — this time with Washington’s famous Smithsonian Institution in his sights. As is often the case, the manner of Trump’s attack ...
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What did Jillian Michaels say? CNN anchor Abby Phillips slams fitness star over slavery comments

In her August 19 monologue, Abby Phillips weighed in on the harsh realities of slavery in the U.S., citing the Smithsonian's ...

"It's not about whitewashing": White House official argues mentions of slavery must include "hope and progress."

It's not about whitewashing, it's all about full context, so while slavery is obviously a horrible aspect of our nation's ...

Katie Couric Dismisses Jillian Michaels’ Claim That Slavery Isn’t That Big a Deal: ‘She’s a Fitness Instructor, Not a Historian’ | Video

The journalist interviews about Donald Trump’s Smithsonian takeover — and the former “Biggest Loser” trainer catches some ...
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‘Sloppy scholarship’: New book refutes claim early U.S. economy was built on slavery

Historian Phillip Magness’ new book critiques The New York Times’ 1619 Project, saying it contains historical inaccuracies ...