Shackles and Ivy: The Secret History of How Slavery Helped Build America's Elite Colleges

[@marthacmd]

secret to whom? Black people always knew; heck we were not allow to be educated in the institutions we built We know that our ancestor built this country- this soil is sacred- drenched with the blood, sweat and tears of our people-

[@karlburkhalter1502]

marty mart Largest number of educated Black professionals lived in NOLA.

[@russandolinajr3136]

Lol we built. You didn’t do anything. People around the world need to learn the history of actual slavery history in African countries. Africans enslaved one another, their own people, even till today.

[@johntabuchi6831]

The so called white people need to realize that barley 1% of white people own slave s. Today that number is zero. Here some unwritten history . Slavery was on its way out and that slavery wasn't the reason for the Civil War. Just about everyone that died or fought in the Civil War. Didn't own a single slave. The government made the laws against the blacks. Poor people built this nation . We can erase every the blacks built and its will all still be here.

[@darylstephens1391]

​@@russandolinajr3136but, your country lied about what they did. African countries never wrote the words, "we the people or all men are created equal." Stop playing with your history. Black people know the truth. Your statement is another example of not seeing Black people as human(slavery was alright because everybody did it). Blacks can't get past the past because America can't accept it's responsibility of the evil it did to a group of people. You acknowledge every other groups pain but not Black Americans. JUST GET OVER IT!!!

[@ThatSuzanneSchmid]

​@@russandolinajr3136how is this relevant?

[@evamaynard3021]

I'm always puzzled at the offense some people take when harsh truths are revealed and discussed. They must be revealed. They must be discussed. They must be understood so that we do not allow them to be repeated. Unfortunately, so many people are afraid to contend with uncomfortable truths. We would fare so much better if we were only bold enough to learn from our collective past.

[@VernonNickersonSCHOOLCOACH]

SO WELL AND CANDIDLY STATED! KUDOS! Eight years later ( 2022) and all the decades/centuries of lies( the public face of hidden truths) are revealed! I just pray we awakened in time to finally have a United States of America. # NO MORE HIDDEN TRUTHS! Thanks Dr. Anthony Fauci for your service during HIV/AIDS and COVID-19, (now monkey pox warts and all)!

[@ThoughtzFiTT]

The complexion of the Carolina Indians is black, not much different from that of the Ethiopians. Their hair is black and thick, and not very long, tied back behind the head like a small tail. Giovanni da Verrazzano, 1524 Why is NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE APPARENTLY MISSING BLACK NATIVES THAT WAS HERE LONG BEFORE 1618??? Let’s talk about it!!

[@andheardstudios8089]

I get called racist at my job full of white and mexican people........we'll never win.

[@evamaynard3021]

@@andheardstudios8089 don't let it seep into your thoughts about yourself. People throw around that word so much in an effort to weaken its true meaning. If I know I haven't caused physical, financial, social, or mental harm to someone on the basis of their race, in a way that handicaps their capacity to function as a fully free person, then a claim of 'racist' against me is as significant as a worm peeing halfway across the world. I trust God, say thank you for each new day, and work on listening and not being defensive by default. It's not easy, but I do not want to be someone who hates people. It's a futile business.

[@deecee764]

Slavery and brutality literally either directly built or facilitated every aspect of the American super-power, yet very few Americans appreciate the struggles of their marginalized populations or will even acknowledge responsibility that America has to these groups. Years in the future, America will be judged harshly, just like other past empires in history.

[@nimskoosh2927]

This should have more views

[@timothyscholar3410]

They are still experimenting on us in this medical system.

[@Evynnwithay]

I'd love to see a museum of American Universities! Of course with an Ivy league section and history of African Americans throughout the schools

[@blacksncommercials]

Thank you for posting this interview, too many Americans don't understand or are even aware of the widespread impact the slave trade had on all American institutions, the financial records tell the tale, follow the money.

[@chesterjade7630]

Many know they don't care or want other generations to be taught it or find out the TRUTH. They never cared.

[@Jabajan]

Ethiopian. Is a Greek word. Mean. "People of burnt skin". Before colonization. Everything below kemet( Egypt) was considered Etheopia. But. Egyptians are also undeniably Aftican

[@aminaaminat8378]

Not true. Modern day Egyptians are descendants from colonizers/conquerors...such as the Assyrians a/k/a Syrians/Iranians, Romans, Greeks, Arab Persians. These people do not consider themselves as Africans although Egypt/Kemet is in Northeast Africa. Yes, I have been to Kemet/Egypt (Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Sudan).

[@VDUBBOOGIE]

Applaud this man

[@khonsuwerk9757]

Well done Professor Wilder! I heard it put to a rhythm "We build your penitentiary and We build your schools"...

[@wayneborkovich3460]

All the people who went to the Ivy League Schools should pay reparations

[@t.l.turner1220]

The whole country was built by my ancestors, Black Hebrew Slaves!!! Matter of fact, most European empires were built by our ancestors, period!!! But ours will be built for us and by us. And everything that was stolen from us, including our identity, will be returned to us by every nation that ever even thought of putting their hands on us and profitting off of us. Believe that!!! OUR FATHER SAYS SO!!! AND HIS WORD IS THE LAW!!!

[@ErinWinslow]

Africans built many "Ivy League" universities such as the ones at Timbuctu, University of Al-Karaouine (Morocco), Al-Azhar University (Egypt).

[@tzunammi]

Erin Winslow they still have not translated the libraries.

[@AnneLattimore]

Were they architects?

[@Dstyle77]

African Americans built these white universities for free! Africans built their universities for themselves! They wouldn't allow us read or write as Black American Slaves.

[@bobjones7933]

This only proves more.the direct descendants of slaves.should be given reparations

[@Priestbokmei1]

REPARATIONS, NOW! NO MORE STALLING AND BS!

[@VDUBBOOGIE]

So THE MOOR . That is a specific title . Look it up

[@GWOSAPAT]

@debunis, that there weren't great institutions of higher learning in Africa is incorrect

[@wendellspivey3747]

The Romans and the Greek studied in Egypt. Read the book Stolen Legacy by George G. M. James.

[@mmarie294]

Using slaves, nothing human about this. Uncovering history helps us not to repeat this past. Rest easy for those who don't want to hear, information, education is powerful. Apparently, true and understood which is why it was illegal for educating Black people. I appreciate this author.

[@TreeBug88]

Thank you

[@beerad1514]

shackles is just a great term I think...

[@michaelmoore5147]

Those Faces are Going to See The Gates of Hell.

[@Ezbreezy305]

scholarships should be free for african americans

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Look up Judson College in Marion, Alabama please.

[@SKILLSPORTSPREP]

The universe was their university. Think about where all the ideas of today's technology came from - and that's just one case and point.

[@Pou1gie1]

In nearly 10 years only 50k views...people really hate to face the truth about history and their beloved institutions so much that they will turn away.

[@perennialbeachcomber.7518]

Kudos Amy, another great interview!

[@brianl8540]

This was really interesting.

[@omgimlovinit]

Make Europeans pay if anyone. The Constitution was made long after 1492, in 1776, and took a battle of independence and civil war to forcibly complete it, and so many died in that way, the most in any other US war. Slavery is bad ,but it was usually rich farmers, hence a fraction of the population. Blacks helped this country grow to what it is. Also some states were not here, and some states didnt have much or any slaves. Also, to get the best work done and profits , slaves , servants, workers, had to be treated well to do well.

[@robopandax998]

Not all merchants are slave merchants lol. But yes, tbh this isn't very surprising and quite expected.

[@TheoGregoire]

Clearly having read nothing, studied nothing, or even been to Africa to verify the 'stories' you've accepted as 'truth', anything other than stories would be 'absurd' to you. But it changes not one iota of what is still happening indigenous peoples by non indigenous ones. So may I suggest you go and educate yourself on the issue, thoroughly. Start here for openers: youtube. com/watch?v=Q24sPWwoy3s

[@tzunammi]

Theo Gregoire I can't access your link. Btw been to Africa east and west... mid east too...

[@greatblackness8828]

Awesome show. I learned alot.

[@BlackFox48]

Interesting

[@kirkluttrell5063]

Wow! What an “Suck up”. They were slave traders. This isn’t hard.

[@FSGroup-cw8sd]

this is very sad im crying

[@TheoGregoire]

I could give a f&*k about Amnesty International, or any other western led organisation in Africa, doing what they do best, talking sh*t. There are plenty of African based organisations, in Africa, doing sterling job on reporting this barbaric trade as it is. Now get to watching that video, and make sure you take notes as I'll be asking questions.

[@corryjookit7818]

Good humoured people never go wrong. Thanks, I laughed as I imagined you teaching just like that.

[@charlesgerety1403]

Should have never went into Africa What a tragedy

[@Theycallmekenney]

wrong the original jews are africans who migrated from ethiopia...know your history.

[@CeciB80]

Fidel Cashflow Hebrews... And Jews will never call themselves Hebrews.

[@bgood2lifealways36]

From a Black American Man's viewpoint, computers and the Internet has been one of the greatest blessings bestowed on us, considering our history appears worthless in the public school system. That said,America has shown us the importance of maintaining and keeping records of our history, except for one important element. The Slave ships used to transport our Ancestors, from Africa to the United States Of America. Just we have museum where the public can visit and see all types of statues and other artifacts but no Ships. Do they exist, or is it one of America's greatest lies? Just a curious thought inquiry and want to know the real truth opinion.

[@hartubmoses6645]

Do the slave ships exists? Are you asking that question?

[@bgood2lifealways36]

@@hartubmoses6645 does it sound like I am asking about a cruise ship.

[@Baphomets_Kid]

You’re asking if ancient wooden slave ships from 250 years ago are still preserved in good condition? I really really doubt it.

[@rwconz_live2267]

@@hartubmoses6645 you’re asking a dumbass question. Of course they existed. You better not be one of those people saying “we’re aboriginals” shut up .

[@hartubmoses6645]

@@rwconz_live2267 I wasn't the one that asked a dumbass question, learn to read and comprehend before you make a dumbass comment!

[@juliomorale96]

Sad.

[@marthacmd]

oops:) you tube Dr. Khalid kean college and howard university and let truth be heard

[@workingclasssociety]

Finally!!!!

[@4teepee]

Your ignorance regarding Africa is appalling. Read the Amnesty International and other human rights reports on the subject of slavery in Africa. Enter the subject in a search engine.

[@ThoughtzFiTT]

FRAUDULENT!! Lies!! Smh The complexion of the Carolina Indians is black, not much different from that of the Ethiopians. Their hair is black and thick, and not very long, tied back behind the head like a small tail. Giovanni da Verrazzano, 1524 Why is NOBODY TALKING ABOUT THE APPARENTLY MISSING BLACK NATIVES THAT WAS HERE LONG BEFORE 1618??? Let’s talk about it!!

[@kahlilboi]

Stfu with that pseudo history bullshit 😂

[@4teepee]

You just proved my point. Your swinish ignorance is appalling. Now quit dodging, and read the Amnesty International reports.

[@4teepee]

It is Middle Eastern derived ethnic group.

[@dannalondon903]

Exactly

[@FootPrintsUC]

Ahhh. The Scottish Network of newly endowed *Free Masons*[?]

[@catherinekelly532]

we care not

[@jesusexposed1848]

I know I'm a 1st Hueman on earth 🤲🏿🌻🔬🙆🏿‍♀️🙆🏼

[@ivydaniels5302]

How can blacks believe in their god…. For a people who won’t treat you right is incapable of treating you right… I know they replaced our god with their gods

[@sistalinda]

They don't believe in their god. If they did, they would have never treated anyone this way.

[@4teepee]

LOL. Then call the police.

[@TheoGregoire]

You can repeat yourself ad infinitum. Notes I said, m'lad. Notes. Now get to it!

[@flintlockhomestead460]

The only problem with the author and most black people's view of slavery is they refuse to recognize their own culpability in the institution. By the time of the beginning of the Atlantic slave trade, slavery was extinct in Europe for many hundreds of years. Yet rival tribes had been raiding, enslaving, and selling each other to the Arabs since the 700's. Therefor I imagine that the first European traders who arrived on the African coast did not ask for slaves because it was foreign to their culture at the time. They were rather offered slaves by the Africans. I regret that they did not refuse. But the vast majority of black people today should consider that they are not just descendants of victims of an inhumane industry, but of participants in. it.

[@chesterjade7630]

Sorry but the Slavery that went on in America continued for a very long time. After it was so called abolished it continued and then Segregation, Jim Crow, Black Codes, non voting rights, no education and unfair prison sentences and Slavery in jail by prisoners work for wealthy corporations for slave wages. Police brutality. Current voting restriction laws by the Republicans in all the States.

[@flintlockhomestead460]

@@chesterjade7630 So? What are you trying to say? And where did you study grammar? "Current voting restriction laws by the Republicans in all the States." is not a sentence.

[@LVH1972]

Wow!Offinscation

[@aminaaminat8378]

While white people always deflect their view from slavery and how heinous and demonic their own European culpability manifested and profited from human terror. White people's cognitive dismissiveness is and continues to be quite jarring and inhumane at best. Your imaginations present no proven facts or historical receipts only subjective conjecture. Count it and measure it...that's how you people assess substantiated facts.

[@b1gS0Wh4t]

The vast majority are descendants of rival Tribe slave traders? That doesn't add up?

[@jesusexposed1848]

so I paid for my freedom 😁

lol you are a moron. read the protocols of zion much weirdo?

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Sooo? What's the point? Salavery was endemic throughout the whole usa. I don't understand what all the hoopla is about?. For background I'll explain that I'm a member of a multi racial family. Who all refer ourselves as homosapians. Because there is only on race. The human race. My grandsons are both black. My first cousins also. I have Vietnamese cousins, Japanese nephew and niece. Mexican sister and brother, and cousins, Italian niece. On and on. So my question is what is the point. My ancestors owned slaves. Is my family going to sue me? No. Is the problem that they are keeping it a secret? Pretending it never happened? If that's the case, then shame on all of them! All of my family knows our history. No secrets. Our pasts should be used to teach our children how the past affects our present. If that's the case, then I understand.

[@50jakecs]

It's important to bring up the past so we don't make the same mistakes in the future and so we understand that some injustices in today's society are rooted in injustices from the past. And, BTW, I am the child of Filipino immigrants, my cousin-in-law is black, my brother-in-law is Jewish, my nieces are mixed, but your view is so narrow that is why injustices continue in this world. Your personal experience is NOT everybody's experience.

[@ednajones2254]

Why are his lips so tight?

[@ivydaniels5302]

Ok… so all you black peoples out there bragging about going to these schools…. What say you now

[@richardanderson9391]

So what! Get over it - it was a 150 years ago!

[@knowledgeborn2586]

The American Revolution occurred over 200 years ago!! I'll bet you have no problem with scholars discussing that! Understand this: African Americans will NEVER get over our history in this country no matter how uncomfortable it makes European Americans whenever we bring it up.

[@tzunammi]

Richard Anderson I'm Jewish and we will never forget 70 AD

[@tzunammi]

They Felton get out... you all's have forgotten and now you sleep with your enemy then beg them for bread...

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Richard Anderson wait tilit comes back on u

[@Moon_Rise100]

Ricard Anderson you are racist! No, we will never get over it you idiot. I will always remind you how evil you people are.

[@jameswillis194]

REPARATIONS NOW!!!