America, Divided and Conquered

The greatest weapon the colonial powers have used in the past against our people has always been his ability to divide and conquer. If I take my hand and slap you, it might sting you because these digits are separated. But all I have to do to put you back in your place is bring those digits together. –Malcom X

In mid 17th century Virginia, long before civil rights or even abolition, poor whites and black…