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Podcast: theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot
Episode: 12 Days of Blackmas - Day 3 "Slavery Is White History"
Description: During the "12 Days of Blackmas," we bring you the absolute best of theGrio Daily. The top downloaded episodes from your favorite Wypipologist Michael Harriot. On Day 3 of Blackmas, Michael brings you "Slavery is White History."
As America celebrates its independence, Michael Harriot shares a history lesson that is left out of the July 4th discussion. He details how slavery was used to make the United States an economic superpower. He explains why enslaving Africans was different from any form of slavery we've seen in history.
Music: Transition Music Corporation