Trump Attacks Black History: CNN Debate on Erasing Slavery from Museums | Must-Watch Debate
Bakari Sellers
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Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. His political career did not stop there. In 2014, Sellers won the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor in South Carolina, and has also worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. Sellers is the author of The New York Times best-selling book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir, which has been described as part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis – illustrating the lives of America’s forgotten black working-class men and women. He has also expanded his audience with the Bakari Sellers Podcast, a twice-a-week show part of The Ringer Podcast Network that addresses a variety of topics. He is also a prominent political contributor for CNN.
Video Description
In this powerful discussion from CNN’s NewsNight with Abby Phillip, Bakari Sellers joins Leah Wright Rigueur, Scott Jennings, Batya Ungar-Sargon, and Sabrina Singh to respond to Donald Trump’s latest remarks about revising the Smithsonian’s coverage of slavery. The panel unpacks the political agenda behind rewriting history, the purpose of museums, the legacy of slavery, and why we must confront our past to understand our present. Key Topics Discussed: - Donald Trump’s push to revise Smithsonian exhibits on slavery - The historical significance and educational purpose of museums - American exceptionalism vs. historical accountability - Legacy of chattel slavery and systemic racism in American institutions - Political motivations behind “anti-woke” rhetoric - The importance of protecting history and promoting historical literacy Website: www.bakarisellers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakarisellers Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Bakari_Sellers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakarisellers
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