“Built on slavery” is referring to the benefits that the ruling class received by exploiting slaves and that exploitation is a core part of US culture. It reminds people that most of the population was not included in the “all men are created equal” documents of the time.
It is not a positive phrase about general benefits for everyone. It is a reminder that we did, and still do, terrible things and we should not forget.
“Built on slavery” is referring to the benefits that the ruling class received by exploiting slaves and that exploitation is a core part of US culture. It reminds people that most of the population was not included in the “all men are created equal” documents of the time.
It is not a positive phrase about general benefits for everyone. It is a reminder that we did, and still do, terrible things and we should not forget.
Anyone saying this is either gaslighting or doesn’t understand the English language.
You are confidently incorrect.
https://news.asu.edu/thought-huddle/how-america-was-built-slavery-those-roots-can-still-be-felt-today