I think in elementary school I was taught that Jefferson "fell in love with a slave" but it was framed as a positive trait, proving he's not that racist. The fact that he had 6 kids with her and enslaved them until his own death was not mentioned. This is probably common knowledge around here but wtf that's probably one of the most evil things you can do

    • SonKyousanJoui [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      And he said, "Son, this world is rough

      And if a man's gonna make it, he's gotta be tough

      And I knew I wouldn't be there to help ya along.

      So I made you a slave and I said goodbye

      I knew you'd have to get tough or die

      And it's the slavery that helped to make you strong."