Why don't the rightous white people who fought to abolish slavery get any credit?

Question

I hear non stop about the white people being racist because of slavery, but does anyone realize that was only the BAD white people. It was GOOD white people who knew it was wrong to treat people like that and fought successfully to end slavery. Otherwise slavery could possibly still be continuing today. Also white settlers from Europe BOUGHT slaves that were brought to America. It was Africans who SOLD their own people. No one really talks about these facts very often. My point is; considering all white people racist devils just because the apalling actions of a minority of white people over 150 years ago, would be just as ignorant as me assuming all black people are criminals just because a very small percent compared to the total populations of blacks are in jail.

Answer 1

I think that you are engaging in the generalization that your complaining about. Not everyone ignores those facts.
I am totally aware that many white folks were an integral part of the underground railroad - making sure that runaway slaves got from house to house safely through the north. It was a huge risk for them to do that! They could have had their homes burned, property destroyed, their families killed or beaten, etc.
I am also well aware of all the good white folks who helped blacks during the civil rights movement. I think the powers that be hated the white demonstrators more than the blacks! There were A LOT of white people who DIED right beside us to help us with our cause. I am very appreciative of that. While you think that aspect is ignored, please know that there is a young black woman who is well-aware and indeed appreciates the contributions of good white people.
+Godspeed+

Answer 2

The issue with slavery is in the pass. Your thoughts should be focus on the present issues. I recently read a book, Come Hell or High Water Hurricane Katrina, and I was slight disappointed in it. It focus mostly on racial issues than the actually event, but to be fair to the author I didn't read the entire book.

As an African-American myself, I didn't want to hear the racial aspect of it. President Bush made his apologize about the slow response. I don't give him credit or discredit, because I wouldn't know what to do immediate after a devastating incident too.

Please, don't stereotype African-Americans, especially me! I've seen the wonderful things that Caucasian-Americans have done for African-Americans. I will not put you in the same category as a white supremacy! The woman I work for who's white has been really wonderful toward me. She have her moments, but then again so I!

I love and respect all races. I may not agree with people's religion, but that's another issue. I am sorry if were put in a position to where you think the way you do, but don't include me! because I love Caucasian-Americans, and if not being disrespect toward you. Please let me additionally add how I love you, but if that offends you, forgive me!

God Bless

Answer 3

the topic with slavery is interior the pass. Your thoughts must be concentration on the present themes. i latterly study a e book, Come Hell or intense Water hurricane Katrina, and that i became moderate upset in it. It concentration extra regularly than not on racial themes than the absolutely journey, yet to be honest to the author i did not study the entire e book. As an African-American myself, i did not pick to hearken to the racial element of it. President Bush made his ask for forgiveness about the sluggish reaction. i do not provide him credit or discredit, because i'd not comprehend what to do on the spot after a devastating incident too. Please, do not stereotype African-individuals, extraordinarily me! i have considered the astounding issues that Caucasian-individuals have performed for African-individuals. i'm able to't placed you interior an similar class as a white supremacy! the female I artwork for who's white has been truly astounding in the route of me. She have her moments, yet regardless of this so I! i love and appreciate all races. i'd no longer accept as true with human beings's faith, yet it really is yet another subject. i'm sorry if were put able to the position you imagine the way you do, yet do not comprise me! because i love Caucasian-individuals, and if no longer being disrespect in the route of you. Please enable me also upload how i love you, yet when that offends you, forgive me! God Bless

Answer 4

In addition to what you said McIrish,it's also never mentioned that the white people they blame so much for slavery were the first people in history to actually put an end to slavery. It's never mentioned that over half a million white people died in a bloody civil war to free them (BTW do you think any African country would ever have a civil war to free white people LOL?). It's hardly ever mentioned that slavery STILL exists in Africa! If they were so concerned about the horrors of slavery, then please put an end to it in Africa instead of constantly whining about something that ended 150 years ago and never affected any of them.

Answer 5

One of the most intelligent, well-written questions I've seen so far.

There's a movie coming out/out "Amazing Grace" about a British white guy who fought to end slavery in Britain.

Again: what a well thought-out, well-written question. Makes up for all the stupid ones this site is riddled with.

Answer 6

I give them credit too and I'm Hispanic. SO many people do many good, humane things in this world and are not credited. So don't think the people you are talking about are more special than people who fight for human rights everyday and don't even ask for credit.

Answer 7

Rightous white people huh. Whatever! Pat yourself on the back if it will make you feel better.

Answer 8

That's all true, but we should also acknowledge that a big chunk of the Black population isn't bad mouthing anyone.

Answer 9

They get credit from me, for what it's worth.

I'm black-hispanic, and I totally agree with everything you said. Well put.

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Answer 10

Very good point