Origin of Black Slavery

If you were to listen to the Black Leadership and many of their followers, one would have to believe that the white man to obtain control the the black man, originated slavery. What are the realities? The origin of Black Slavery rests in the black nations of Africa and in the Middle East. Today, these nations continue to have slavery. However, somehow, the truth of this has gone astray. If you were to talk to many whites and most blacks of today, you would get the impression that it was the white man who first enslaved the blacks--not true. The historical records show: 1. Slavery began in prehistoric times and has been practiced ever since, on people of all races and in one form or another, i.e., serfdom, indentured servitude, the slave trade and so on. 2. In 3500 B.C., many thousands were enslaved by the Sumerians of Mesopotamia (Now Iraq). 3. At that time, 3500 B.C., slavery existed in Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, Persia and other ancient societies of the Middle East. Also, slavery was rampent in ancient China and, as well, India. 4. Slavery, was also practiced during the period of the Old Testament, from the time of Abraham and unto the Hebrews, there was slavery. After their escape from Egypt, the Hebrews Patriarchs had slaves. 5. Black Slavery reared its ugly head, at an early time, in the Nations of Africa and particularly in the Sudan. Black Slavery first came into practice in Europe when it was introduced in the Fifteenth Century, by the Portuguese. From the above we can readily see that the White European, Anglo Saxons were, so to speak "Johnny Come Lately" in the black slave trade. Our nation, The United States of American was, in effect last in and one of the first nations to stop the importation of slaves and to rid itself of this curse on all humanity. No nation paid a higher price to do so. Today, as a nation, we have people of all races creeds and colors. Still, in our country, it seems that only the white man is singled out as the perpetrator of, not only slavery, but all the ills of the other other races. In America we have finally broken the color barrier. When it comes to looking for someone to blame, many of the other races can only see WHITE1 'Fairness: 'Daydreams of a fair' world which would treat him according to his real worth are the refuge of all those plagued by a lack of self-worth." Ludwig Von Mises, l950. ills The Messenger