Also of note, Jefferson’s limited (theoretical, rather than practical, considering that he never made any serious attempt to free his own slaves) anti-slavery views distinctly did not come with anti-racism. Ben Franklin, on the other hand, became an anti-racist as he interacted with Black folk on an equal basis, noting that the difference between white and Black folk was merely visual rather than mental.
Fucking Jefferson.
Chad Big Ben as usual 🙏
Also of note, Jefferson’s limited (theoretical, rather than practical, considering that he never made any serious attempt to free his own slaves) anti-slavery views distinctly did not come with anti-racism. Ben Franklin, on the other hand, became an anti-racist as he interacted with Black folk on an equal basis, noting that the difference between white and Black folk was merely visual rather than mental.