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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Chapter 5 Opening Discussion

“Whereas our ancestors (not of choice) were the first successful cultivators of the wilds of America, we their descendants feel ourselves entitled to participate in the blessings of her luxuriant soil.” - Richard Allen






African Americans have been present since the early colonies of the United States.  Consider how Richard Allen's statement. What are your thoughts?  You may want to rely on the African American philosophical lenses that were introduced the second day of classes.