Not The OnionEnglish • 1 year ago

Books removed from Texas plantation for being too focused on slavery

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Books removed from Texas plantation for being too focused on slavery

Not The OnionEnglish • 1 year ago

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Texas group pulls 23 books about slavery from plantation

Texas Historical Commission removes 23 books about slavery from two plantations in the state after receiving complaints.

Emails obtained by Texas Monthly suggest the Texas Historical Commission was concerned about retaliation from lawmakers for carrying the books.

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Oh dear, I almost choked when I read this. Well played.

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