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U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke made a recent appearance on satirical political talk show “The Colbert Report” on Tuesday. During her visit, host Stephen Colbert jested that her borough, Brooklyn, shouldn’t have joined with New York City in 1898. He continued to say he’d go back in time to correct the decision; he then asked Rep. Clarke what she would change. Clarke said she would demand to be set free from slavery, with a straight-face. Colbert quickly prompted an explanation. “Slavery…Really? I didn’t realize there was slavery in Brooklyn in 1898,” said Colbert. Clarke fired back immediately saying, “I’m pretty sure there was.”
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Barbara
September 13, 2012 at 6:01 am
please tell me more, seriously anyone! I am doing extensive research as a Cultural Anthropologist in New England. What was the slave condition/human condition for blacks in NY in 1890′s??
Russell A. Mebane
September 9, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I agree with the notion that Blacks have experienced different kinds of slavery in America, but, umm…homegirl could’ve elaborated a little more. Then again, this is a democracy. Politicians are supposed to be charming, not intelligent.
Herman Hawkins Jr.
September 9, 2012 at 8:03 am
There was still slavery back then and it lasted well into the 20th century. They just didn’t call it that. The name was “Jim Crow.”