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Their system, which had been working rather well for them, was whipped out. This bred contempt and rage toward their freed slaves, and any other human with the same skin tone.

This racial divide grew throughout American history into segregation laws, legislation known as Black Codes, and decades of political conflict over Jim Crow policies. This caused an uprising throughout the nation from Blacks and Whites, and planted the seeds for later discrimination. We can still see it today, only reversed at times, in our television and radio programming, commercials, and political campaigns. The effects are still here, but we need to remember history accurately; and stop holding onto hatred that has no grounds. It is also worthy to note that much of today's literary content has been influenced by slavery. Mark Twain would have never had the inspiration for Huck Finn and Tom Swayer's adventures and moral challenges. Carlos Mencia would not have material for his racial platform. Jazz, Rock, and Rap music would not exist. This in no way suggests that slavery was a positive thing in our history; however, there are beneficial effects that we can enjoy today. A diamond doesn't start out as a precious stone. Over time it transforms. Like a diamond, the effects of slavery get more precious with time; it just depends on what effects you focus on.

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