My critique comes from a commentary titled " Did We Sell Each Other Into Slavery"" by Oscar L. Beard. The author is a consultant in African Studies. The commentary was written May 24, 1999, which contains a discussion about slave trading. The author wants readers to understand the history of slave trading before making any type of judgements. The author feels African American character has been negatively effected because of the remarks made about slavery. My discussion will hold two views. The views will show that I agree we did sell each other to slavery in some forms and I agree Whites had some responsibility for slavery too.

It is believed we sold each other into slavery, Beard feels whites responsibility for slavery has been overlooked. I think Whites have always been blamed for slavery but the blame should be for African Americans too. There is no excuse for either race...