Metaphorically speaking, free African-American politicians and activists are boiling the bones of their enslaved ancestors to make soup. The sufferin… - Ilana Mercer

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Metaphorically speaking, free African-American politicians and activists are boiling the bones of their enslaved ancestors to make soup. The suffering of slaves is being exploited posthumously to shape discourse in politically advantageous ways.

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About Ilana Mercer

Woman power Ilana Mercer is a South African-born American author, columnist, blogger and thinker. She has appeared on numerous radio, podcasts and television shows.

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