What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? - Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio

Get to know the history of Juneteenth, a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War.
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At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free. Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio dig into the history of Juneteenth.
Lesson by Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio, directed by Rémi Cans, Atypicalist.
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[@AlphaPizzadog]

Its crazy that America really said "no to slavery, EXCEPT"

[@Mallory-Malkovich]

It's even crazier that America _is still saying that._

[@pedroaugusto656]

A few centuries before they said freedom and equality for all, EXCEPT

[@Testimony_Of_JTF]

Except for murderers and rapists? I'm fine with that

[@Bariom_dome]

Lot of crazy things in history

[@CPTE5069]

j i m c r o w e 💀

[@attanborney6992]

This is a very fantastic animation. Thanks Ted ed. And the narrator's voice is to die for.

[@zerik_barcafan]

I agree

[@JonDon-r3r]

June teenth is a day all the blacks come out and act crazy and shoot eachother and skip work

[@kellyrosegreene1698]

THIS IS A BOT COMMENT...MINE WAS DELETED

[@znyznyzny]

​@@kellyrosegreene1698lmao

[@maxi979]

​@@kellyrosegreene1698happens a lot on KZbin actually

[@TheTexas1994]

It's still utilized as a punishment for a crime, outlined in the 13th amendment. The video does mention this, but it is not hard to find widespread slavery conditions in US prisons with the "justification" that it is a "deserved punishment" even when that is not the case.

[@bingbung]

How can you call it slavery when there years of shelter and feed is totally free to them?

[@heinzaballoo3278]

It's disappointing that they didn't mention this.

[@DamnZodiak]

@@bingbung Do you know what slavery means?

[@julioperez1850]

@bingbung you fail to acknowledge that they are forced to work for pennies to the dollar, making prisons rich and creating the prison for profit system that we have today. Remember the movie Shashank Redemption? That warden was getting himself rich at the expense of the prisoner's free labor.

[@TruthOverFear21]

@@bingbung well how about your job set you up with a cot in the worst living conditions and absolutely horrible slop for food with no pay and chain you up after working for no pay and see how you like it. Trolls have no respect

[@acelmo7007]

Usually the animation on this channel is great, but this one... Is a whole new level

[@skeleton_entertainment]

IKR, it's on a whole seperate level

[@Khofax]

I am not an emotional person but the score the animation the vacation of a terrible yet inspiring story, damn near brought me to tears. Great job TedEd

[@eskanda3434]

Slaves come from the word Slavs. How come this animation doesnt point out blacks owned slaves too? Or africans in Africa were the ones who sold slaves? Or Jews were the BIGGEST plantation owners?

[@jonpitts1978]

yea me too all those brave southern men fighting for there families because they knew what losing meant and how screwed up our country is now because of it. violent criminals and thieves who won't work and have no respect for anyone God bless the Confederate ststes of America

[@thecomedypilot5894]

Good God you baby, grow up, this is all just a load of BS.

[@RidireOiche]

That animation of the gavel breaking the chain is strangely satisfying. I still consider it odd that the United States segregates its history so that part of it is only taught for one month a year, instead of when it applies to history assuming you learn history domestically from past to present concurrently with world history like most other countries.

[@omgIoIwtf]

Japan doesn’t teach that they incurred our wrath by bombing Pearl Harbor. At all. One month a year suffices.

[@Ben-outdoors]

Many sides of history are taught in school here in the southern US. Victim hood is just celebrated in February

[@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262]

if you got every month besides one month, you'd still complain about "history being segregated." Newsflash, no other piece of history--no war, no assassination, no historical landmark--gets a whole month devoted to it where everyone is expected to religiously observe it. Only MUH SLAVERY, nothing else.

[@GOne-vj6no]

Well the u.s is a settler state in native ancestral land. Cant expect them to be honest and truthful.

[@GOne-vj6no]

@@Ben-outdoors sides???

[@jennethbagotchay-lacsento5743]

Animation is topnotch as always! The background music on this one seriously gave me goosebumps. Suspenseful like the slaves' march towards their freedom. Thanks for another amazing lesson, TedEd

[@Vickielindstrander]

At the Paris Peace Conference after World War I, Japan made a ``proposal to eliminate racial discrimination'' at a committee to create a new League of Nations. As a result, the countries that voted in favor were Japan, France, Italy, Greece, Serbia, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Portugal, and the Republic of China. Opposition came from the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Poland, and Romania. The votes in favor outnumbered the votes against. However, President Wilson of the United States, who was the chairman, stated the following. "This amendment was rejected because it was not unanimous."

[@TmanRock9]

I suppose Japan gave that idea up shortly after huh?

[@Vickielindstrander]

@@TmanRock9 As we all know, the winner of a war can easily change or silence a country's ideology.

[@starkiller23610]

The prison labour systems may be a point to say it never truly ended.

[@loki2240]

Especially because nonviolent drug offenders are typically used to fill private, for-profit prisons, where they are forced to work for pennies on the dollar (and are also being charged for personal hygiene products, phone calls, and sometimes even housing). And that system continues to be a significant obstacle to the decriminalization of marijuana possession.

[@Testimony_Of_JTF]

Chattel slavery definitely ended, the prison system is not even remotely comparable.

[@starkiller23610]

@user-yz4eo2iz9l oh? Forced to work woth no choice otherwise. Live where you are told. No material goods. No profits. No ownership of anything, even the clothed on your back and the bed you sleep on. Have to listen to wardens and guards - told when to eat, no choice on what you eat, told when to shower, when to sleep etc. If you don't listen you are punished with psychologically painful methods. Work full days - sometimes even in l9fe risking scenarios like the prisoners forced to work during the fire seasons. Do inform me please the significant difference? Most of the pris9ner sin the labour system are non violent offenders.

[@sassyluv1242]

Deuteronomy 7:6 [6]For thou art an holy people vnto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people vnto himselfe, aboue all people that are vpon the face of the earth.

[@li4life262]

13th Amendment

[@3ngi_n33r]

Much empathy for people suffering from slavery, then and now(at least 50 million currently).

[@AprilPettiford81]

This is POWERFUL! I’m so proud to be an African-American! I am also proud that Juneteenth is my birthday 🎉!

[@jasminespencer2872]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@residentrump3271]

My birthday is in June, but not on the nineteenth. A June birthday is pretty neat 👍🏿

[@Pk-io6xe]

Happy bday

[@AprilPettiford81]

@@Pk-io6xe Thank you!!!❤️🥹🎂

[@kaniving]

It's my birthday too. I love it!

[@BallotBoxer]

Animation team crushing it with another grand slam.

[@HughJass-313]

Yep 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Durta_idk]

Those people that still keep Confederate flags outside their homes and think there's nothing wrong with it need to watch this. Edit: Don’t look at the replies unless you want to ruin your day.

[@theotherohlourdespadua1131]

You can thank the Confederates for that. In a rare instance where history is written by the losers, the "Lost Cause" narrative shifts the premise from "preserving slavery" to "fighting for freedom against an unjust Federal government". Just as Joseph the Gerbil said "tell a lie so many times people will eventually believe it's true"...

[@coleframes2213]

Confederate battle flag*

[@RandomPlayIist]

Those people displaying the confederate flag know exactly what it means and that's the very reason they do it. They don't need to see this, they already know and celebrate their racism.

[@Clancy192]

People in general should forget negative ancient history and get on with life.

[@rationaloutlaw]

But there is nothing wrong with it. Symbols change meaning. It now represents southern pride.

[@littleowl22778]

Slavery hasn't ended anyway in the world, its just evolved to not be so publicly seen.

[@arturw5556]

True.

[@mr.raisin2492]

Where?

[@littleowl22778]

@@mr.raisin2492 do research, modern slavery is everywhere, could even be your next door neighbour and you wouldn't have a clue. It happens more often then you realise

[@beinguniverse]

what kind of slavery is that? like examples

[@arturw5556]

@@beinguniverse Taxation, government?????????

[@ejones3992]

Slavery only ended 157 years ago. We live in a truly sick world.

[@Deadassbruhfrfr]

There is still slavery. It never ended

[@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262]

The US isn't even 300 years old. Bad things happened 157+ years ago in a 247 year old country? whoa no way bro that's crazy, like, whoaaa. I guess that means people need to give me free stuff

[@Vonllama]

@@sdjslkdjlsskldjslkdjsl8262 not free, it a capitalist society and there are people who work their entire lives for this country that where never paid a dime.

[@SmokeLezduit]

Yall are uneducated asf people to really think slavery only existed in American. Is been all over the world even in Africa , where warlords sold slaves to white people.

[@EricVillalobos-h9r]

Our country is very young just over 200 years and even though it is very young 600,000 people chose to die to free people in bondage. Everything written about our country is to divide us and make us hate America. Think about this the NWO needs you to hate America so that they can destroy it ! That's why the don't tell you about the 600,000 people who gave their lives for this cause ! The NWO must keep the hate alive with these Marxist social Justice groups to conquer and divide. Did you know while BLM was collecting millions and buying nice mansions for them selfs they did give George Floyd's family one penny to cover any funeral cost or to help in any way. Candice Owens took money out of her own pocket to help the George Floyd family.

[@ShahriarShanto]

Powerful animation and soundtrack. Amazing work! Thank you.

[@andrewlim9345]

Thanks, wasnt aware about this aspect of slavery in US history. Learned more about Juneteenth.

[@bebeldan]

I like how the light shines through the window, illuminating only John Adams and John Quincy Adams, while the rest remain in darkness

[@planclops]

This video is so beautiful! I could watch a whole movie in this style. Side note: One of my cousins is currently doing research is find the names of our enslaved ancestors for her doctorate. I hope she finds them 🤞🏾

[@KailaAchaia]

This would be amazing to have ❤

[@GOne-vj6no]

White peoples cultures. Cant believe they had laws that forced slavery. They were much crazier back then

[@lbjcb5]

Love the animation. Thank you for pointing out that slavery is still legal under the 13th amendment via prison sentencing. The prison industrial complex needs to end. Illegal slavery still exists too sadly.

[@norapray]

What an amazing video, I have heard people say Juneteenth before but I never fully understood what it meant, so I really appreciate the explanation and history behind it. Thank y’all for making such great content!

[@aarongrooves]

I rarely watch a youtube video more than once, but I just rewatched this. Brilliant work, TED-Ed! The score, the animation, and the info. Absolutely stellar presentation! Don't let the dislikes discourage you. This is some of the best work I've seen!

[@nightowlmystic9387]

People forget that the even when slavery ended in the south, it still did slavery for a time during the reconstruction. What the south did was share cropping which was kinda like slavery.

[@Watch-0w1]

Or just send them back to jail to do more labour at a cost

[@watching7721]

Basically, they found a way to institute slavery by using corrupt business tactics. American government mostly did not restrict businesses until the progressives in the early 1900s

[@slimreapdrew982]

And blacks didn’t have that much education or skills so even when it ended most were still slaves cuz it wasn’t no other choice

[@AlwaysDreaming]

Yes! And also many people wanted to remain under their "owners" because they had no where else to go. No one else to turn to.... they felt helpless

[@fuckcensorship69]

...and people also forget there were still SLAVES in the north long after "juneteenth"

[@Fumi007]

This is a wonderful video and beautifully animated. Thank you.

[@Anthony-zw1qb]

It’s just another day of the year

[@Fumi007]

@@Anthony-zw1qb This video could be about how I make breakfast every morning and would still be beautifully animated. 😂 it's not the topic, it is the talent.

[@religionisalie]

​@@Anthony-zw1qb The 4th of July is just another day too....

[@Anthony-zw1qb]

@@religionisalie way to change the subject

[@christopheramador6743]

This is an amazing informational video, I’m so sad it’s not being taught in all American schools.

[@ramirodelagarma6884]

And it is a fundamental part of our history.

[@valkyriesardo278]

@@ramirodelagarma6884 June 19 was a big day in Galveston, Texas but insignificant to the rest of the nation. Ask yourself what might have occurred if the 13th Amendment was never ratified and added to our Constitution.

[@MotivatedMia]

This animated video is awesome!!!! Very informative Happy Juneteenth ❤🙏🏾💪🏾

[@humanaku9135]

Knowing Better made a very interesting long-form video on the same topic

[@Mackyle-Wotring]

I saw that video too.

[@orionwashburn2202]

I think it’s pretty problematic to act as though slavery is a thing of the past in America. The last line of the 13th amendment says “unless duly convicted of a crime.” There’s a reason mass incarceration began right after the end of the civil war.

[@watching7721]

Were you talking about the arrests of African-Americans in the south, or just general arrests made after a war?

[@jamalnasir5648]

And later, as a means to take away the ability to vote

[@GOne-vj6no]

Almost as if those same sick human kidnappers took the judges a police positions. And kept harrasing and abusing african americans or other people of color

[@treasurekakaire8595]

The animations are too good!

[@gantagavin]

Thank you TED-Ed for bringing this up, even more when cases like Tyler Nichols just happened recently.

[@johnlaub523]

Great video...Thanks for producing and providing insight for viewers.

[@crystalhendrix7120]

Thank you TedEd.

[@RosheenQuynh]

I was always curious about this but never thought to look it up for some reason... I very much preferred learning this way, quite fascinating

[@ethanomcbride]

Great art style! Every still image could be turned into a fabulous mural or poster in someone’s classroom

[@vixdc]

What a beautiful and effective animation!

[@user-rz5nw5sh7r]

Thank you for a nice video. I use ted-ed videos to study English, especially for improving listening ability. I think that the volume of background music is a little louder for me, not a native speaker of English. It's a little difficult to focus on English spoken, so I'd like you to turn it down a little if possible.

[@КсенияГорбачева-х8ш]

You know, this background music will also help you to improve your listening skills. As a result, you’ll be able to listen to English speech with different background noise etc Good luck!😊

[@someone-oj4dk]

You can also activate subtitles by clicking the CC button

[@user-rz5nw5sh7r]

@@КсенияГорбачева-х8ш Thank you! As you say, I'd like to be able to listen even with some noise. No chance where I can focus only on words, unless it's something like English tests.

[@user-rz5nw5sh7r]

@@someone-oj4dk I tried not to see subtitles because I want to practice listening, but I'll give it a try. Thank you for a good advice.

[@sassyluv1242]

Please , my melanated ppl. Stop celebrating what your enemies give you, it's not good. All of America is your land from the start, so why take scraps from them?Please my melanated ppl. Stop celebrating what your enemies give you, it's not good. All of America is your land from the start, so why take scraps from them?

[@wemcal]

Great information on the holiday … great review in history

[@mrbritboi8705]

Let's not forget Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks, two freedom fighters who fought against racial segregation in USA.

[@zerik_barcafan]

I have been watching Ted ed for the past few months. Trust me this is a great thing to watch. It makes topics more entertaining.

[@gurudra]

I just want to let anyone who's reading this, and going through a tough time know that it's going to be okay. You'll get through it! ✨

[@Gg-ij7li]

Jesus loves you and is coming back soon! Believe in His death and resurrection and repent of your sins and be saved! Remember that He died and rose up again for you to be in heaven with Him! Have an amazing day ❤️❤😊❤😊

[@anuragneelam8527]

Ty

[@strange_and_magnificent]

While slavery has never ended, great progress has been made.

[@jokehu7115]

In america, read the title

[@sheilacooley5783]

Yes, "Progress has been made"!! Onward movements towards a destination to advance and develop 💯% complete modern conditions are what we need NECESSARY. I'm embarrassed as 75 percent Caucasian (European) to even have any affiliations with all this unsophisticated barbaric cruelty.; I'm 12 percent African American & 13 percent Cherokee Indian (Seminole Tribe). I feel more the 25 percent of my roots in my utmost being.

[@strange_and_magnificent]

@@jokehu7115 Duh, I know.

[@user-TM59]

Great explanation video, thank you.

[@Alepfi5599]

Extremely well made video. Fantastic presentation all around, thank you! Obviously far from covering important related topics, such as issues during reconstruction and the practical modern slavery that prison labour is. But for the points it covers - very good.

[@Testimony_Of_JTF]

High attrition trade is no good

[@red143rene]

Yes, I agree wholeheartedly. This video is a start especially for those that were curious and never knew what Juneteenth meant. This video and some of the comments can pave the way to finding out more about this era...

[@Mallory-Malkovich]

Thank god the days of slavery are over! Now we have the much more civilized slavery-with-extra-steps!

[@sheiladozier5046]

Well said & explained. Applause 👏🖐️❤

[@Jake-isCool]

I know it's not really the point of the video, but holy cow that background music is incredible! The animation too. It's honestly hard to pay attention to the content when the animation and music are so distractingly awesome.

[@niccaberos6486]

Thank You also for using a map that more accurately depicts the size of the US to Africa !!

[@Voooodoo]

Damn.. great animation and narration

[@rollintweeds234]

Really instructive lesson, thank you, TedEd. A history of accommodation and appeasement in the name of plantation-owners' profits kept slavery alive long after it was proclaimed illegal. Hope the holiday means this story is told again and again.

[@WalkerKinsler]

Juneteenth is a holiday all Americans should celebrate, regardless of race or ethnicity! To commemorate the end of chattel slavery is to celebrate freedom itself. There is nothing more American!

[@GEEZYEA777]

Having lived near Houston I never knew Juneteenth was related to Galveston, TX just an hour or so away from where I went to school

[@mrsturtevant1]

I like how artistic and informative this video is

[@hailstorm0976]

Happy Juneteenth❤️💚🖤💛 As we celebrate, liberate, and educate, I find this short animated video to be a solid addition that tells our story with dignity and detail. Thank you to all who put this together.

[@merrytunes8697]

HAPPY JUNETEENTH❤

[@HelloKittyGirl9012]

Informative video and beautiful animation. Happy Juneteenth ❤️💚🖤✊🏾✊🏾

[@bradens.3125]

i highly recommend knowing better's "neo slavery" video. it's very long, but very thorough and an important watch for all americans

[@OGrandomunknownperson]

Can turks watch it too

[@Zedd...]

link please.

[@loki2240]

@@Zedd... - Just search for the Knowing Better KZbin channel. It's one of the recent videos (summer or fall of 2022).

[@CherryBlossomskt]

Outstanding ❤

[@leehasenour6202]

Technically slavery never ended. It just became illegal. There are more slaves in the world today than ever! 😢

[@Aaronrules380]

It didn't even become completely illegal. Enslaving criminals is still explicitly legal in places like the US

[@AlphaPizzadog]

Technically, its also not illegal either. Theres a clause saying prisoners can be enslaved, and it still applies for several states TO THIS DAY.

[@calypso]

The overwhelming majority of those slaves are in Africa and the Middle East

[@dpie]

Colbat mining

[@Testimony_Of_JTF]

It's refering to the US

[@ezrapira7914]

The transition at 0:58 is impeccable 🙌

[@nocap3828]

Also talk about the entire history of slavery around the world that would be interesting

[@ydid687]

why do that when selective facts give fuel to a certain narrative, we can't let people's narratives change can we, occupy a certain street

[@contextmatters8243]

Amen. Also the recognition that colonization is another form of. Slavery.

[@hulahula6182]

Lets talk about modern slavery in Africa 😂😂

[@tamilupk]

There are other videos about that and colonialism in Ted, but this video is about the US.

[@arturw5556]

Taxation is slavery!

[@ANIZATHOMAS]

Awesome presentation and simplest explanation. Great work!!!

[@InternetStranger476]

slavery never ended, it moved to prisons

[@stevied3400]

Good. Prisoners need punished.

[@scottchambers7087]

I saw a G. I've seen it all. Dope describes my rhymes, making all you emcees cold drop like dimes. You know MCSC is back again, and battling me on the microphone is like committing a sin. Scott the California Seer MCSC the California Seer Much love to Saturn.

[@theenlightenedone1283]

*Humanity First* *Love* for all hatred for none Preach *Empathy*

[@bingobangobongo3778]

This is the most badass ted Ed video I've ever seen

[@gracygarg9632]

You've outdone yourself with this one team TED,every bit of this was spot on

[@spaghettiisyummy.3623]

Thank you for explaining it! :D

[@ggmemes3317]

It never ended, as it continues to this day

[@ydid687]

title says US so no

[@pacotaco1246]

@@ydid687 it's still happening in the USA, read the 13th Amendment

[@CringeDetectorBot]

Yep, just got a new one

[@arturw5556]

@@ydid687 So no taxation in the USA?

[@somerandomdude343]

@@pacotaco1246 I mean prisoners still have rights. The only place where people have to work is in private prisons which need to go

[@olivermiller3720]

Juneteenth is my favorite holiday. Celebrating the day that the republicans freed the slaves from the democrats

[@magic_magic1]

Given the industrial prison system, it never did

[@vasectomyfail442]

Prison is punishment, not slavery.

[@Testimony_Of_JTF]

NOT THE SAME THING

[@thetrison]

Great video.

[@julesoxana3630]

Tysm for always educating us❤️ BLM✊️

[@terrellholder8924]

This is a good way to teach history in animation

[@biscaynesupercars]

The fact that you have to use the word “except” when talking about the 13th amendment is crazy. Then they wonder why law enforcement and the judicial system is so hyper-focussed and harsh on the descendants of slaves. Literally nothing has changed except technology

[@ultramynd.]

They should have let Africa flourish in peace, find their ways in peace. The world would have been a better place.

[@jerardnorgren3411]

Exactly

[@cal.w5269]

This gives me hope

[@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb]

What an awesome history lesson.

[@thegamingkaiser2874]

I'm suprised you didn't cover the slavery perpetrated by the Natives.

[@ASmartNameForMe]

Because thats a completely different topic, its about as relevant to juneteenth as the slavery of the Roman Empire

[@DLionheart]

AWESOME, informative video! Bravo and TYVM! This simply must be shared! 🥰 ~Happy Juneteenth everyone! ❤

[@mr.raisin2492]

Vermont is the first place to abolish slavery thanks to the US Constitution

[@Alice-Raym12]

I LOVE THIS SO MICH BECAUSE ITS SO SAD BUT HEARTWARMING AT THE SAME TIME

[@AndyAlegria]

Good animation, brief yet filled with information. I'd like to point out that ALL forms of slavery were not abolished since prison slavery still exists.

[@TheNecessaryEvil]

It’s the day after Father’s Day.

[@StuckInOhio10]

From celebrating father's to not knowing your father

[@residentrump3271]

@@StuckInOhio10 ...and laughing at the people who want a return to slavery...🤣🤣🤣

[@fbj59]

You can do a DNA test to find your father, I hear they are quite effective@@StuckInOhio10

[@tm4609]

Was just wondering this yesterday.

[@nabilh.6357]

Very interesting and informative 🔥👍

[@erkwinrojas986]

thank you for sharing juneteenth with us❤🎉!

[@Cellardoor_]

I was a warehouse manager for Amazon for a few years. It never ended.

[@calypso]

You got paid and were free to quit at any time you wanted you clown

[@berdwatcher5125]

but they get payed, they signed up for it.

[@Sol-Amar]

@@berdwatcher5125 Working at Amazon is definitely no where near as intense as being kidnapped/born into American chattel slavery. But, the fact that people have to work in stressful, labor intensive jobs in order to survive (often, one job isn't enough) is slavery by another name.

[@jeffreygao3956]

Good on Gordon Granger!

[@yanikore]

I actually shed a tear from watching this video

[@johnharrison7585]

Weerdo

[@omgIoIwtf]

@@johnharrison7585 lmao right. Some people, i swear. This sht didn’t affect you directly. And yet you want to shed a tear like you used the Underground Railroad yesterday. Goofy.

[@Konranjyoutai]

It never ended. Everyone at the top collectively decided giving everyone low wages for profit (aka you working) was more beneficial than having literal slaves.

[@loki2240]

Not very comparable to chattel slavery. Forced labor as punishment for a crime is probably closest. And abuse of undocumented workers is terrible, as well. They don't have much legal recourse because they risk getting deported, their family being separated, etc. Unpaid internships also exploit people. But chattel slavery was typically far worse than today's common exploitations.

[@calypso]

No one is forcing to work for that employer, if you don't like the salary you can quit at any time you want, you clown

[@Sol-Amar]

@@loki2240 I agree that one was/ is more intense than the other. On the other hand, I do think it's great that more of us are realizing how systematically entrenched enslavement of the masses (on various levels and scales) really is around the world. The wage system and classism is one of many cogs in the wheel of divide and conquer analogous to the "Wh!te" racism used to fuel, justify, and perpetuate the enslavement of others under American chattel slavery, domestic terrorism, and Separate But (Un) Equal.

[@Sol-Amar]

@@loki2240 So, on short, the same greedy people of today are of the same mind (and probably the same stock) as those who benefited from chattel slavery in the US. They go hand in hand.

[@loki2240]

@@Sol-Amar - I'm no fan of the exploitation in capitalism. But you're immediately going to lose people if you take time to comment in a KZbin comment to criticize low wages by comparing low wages to chattel slavery. Enslaved people in the U.S. typically didn't have free time that would've allowed them to watch and comment on KZbin videos, didn't have money that would've allowed them to buy devices for such activities if such devices existed, or the legal right to even possess such devices if they existed, or even the legal right to be able to learn to read and write for much of the history of chattel slavery in the U.S. And most people probably aren't going to analyze the comparison - they'll just have a visceral rejection of it and then likely whatever else you say. It's not always easy to advocate our positions in ways that are likely to connect with people (especially with Americans). But being conscious of what might turn people off or give them an excuse to dismiss our positions, out of hand, is important if we actually want positive change.

[@jive6753]

Happy Homie Day!!!!

[@DUBSDADEVILL]

If you research the vagrancy laws you could argue it hasnt.

[@nocap3828]

You really can’t 🥰

[@nocap3828]

@@Gg-ij7li wtf are you talking about

[@DUBSDADEVILL]

@@nocap3828 Ime talking about after slavery was "abbolished" various Vagrancy laws where passed which made being unemployed homeless and illiterate illegal .Guess what the sentence was?.dont take my word for it just google it .

[@Blaqjaqshellaq]

Kentucky and Delaware held out against abolishing slavery until the 13th Amendment was ratified on December 6. (That's the date that should be Freedom Day!)

[@amanAMAN01]

TedEd is the best educational channel

[@jimborghini2761]

Thank you Republican Gordon Granger!!!

[@reptocilicus]

3:51 It is interesting that you say that slavery was still legal in “border states,” rather than “Union states” or “Northern states.”

[@michaelweiske702]

They were states at the border. Hence border states.

[@reptocilicus]

@@michaelweiske702 Sure, but they were border states on the Northern/Union side. Slavery was illegal in the Southern states, but not illegal in the Northern states. Border states on the Southern side couldn't have slaves because it was illegal.

[@RandomGamer9]

The Emancipation Proclamation didn't affect northern slaves at all. They've largely been "forgot" from history. Certain governors also are particularly keen on not having real history of slavery in schools

[@loki2240]

@@reptocilicus - Slavery wasn't practiced in most of the Northern/Union states at the time. It would make a lot less sense to suggest that slavery was practiced throughout the Northern/Union states, like it was in every single Confederate state, than your complaint about distinguishing the Border states from the rest of the Union.

[@reptocilicus]

@@loki2240 I disagree. I think it is important to point out--without obscuring the fact--that slavery was not illegal at a federal level in Northern states, and was practiced in some Northern states, for years after it was made illegal in all Southern states.

[@Asterlingvibe]

Wow this good knowledge!

[@velazquezarmouries]

It technically still exists

[@randomeyeshapes8612]

Probably one of my favorite ted Ed’s ever :) amazing art and animation, good topic to talk about and amazing story telling aspects!!

[@arthurfoyt6727]

I wish it was not so silly; as all parts of the world (even native Americans) had slaves. Ironically the only place in the world where slavery still exists is..... Africa.

[@sassyluv1242]

Please , my melanated ppl. Stop celebrating what your enemies give you, it's not good. All of America is your land from the start, so why take scraps from them?Please my melanated ppl. Stop celebrating what your enemies give you, it's not good. All of America is your land from the start, so why take scraps from them?

[@alejandrosakai1744]

Wow! As a Mexican, I didn't know about Juneteenth! Too bad that many of our Paisanos are suffering from discrimination! If somebody doesn't learn from History, is sentenced to repeat it!

[@ForAnAngel]

1:00 Why would you use an American flag with 55 stars?