The #CornerstoneSpeech was given #ThisDayInHistory in 1861 by #AlexanderHStephens, #Confederate v.p. It argued #CSA was founded on belief that "the negro is not equal to the white man" and "that slavery — subordination to the superior race — is his natural and normal condition."

Via #StevenBeschloss - Feb 7, 2026

Can America Ever Overcome the Scourge of Racism?

“Many tens of millions of Americans not only voted twice to put this man in the #WhiteHouse, but also continue to support him with great fervor, underscoring the motivating power of #racism and the need to scapegoat others.”

#Trump #Obama #WhiteSupremacy #CivilWar #Confederacy #AlexanderHStephens

https://www.americaamerica.news/p/can-america-ever-overcome-the-scourge

Can America Ever Overcome the Scourge of Racism?

A Saturday Prompt

America, America