Bill Nye Gets Schooled on Juneteenth and the History of Slavery in the United State
Bill Nye Gets Schooled on Juneteenth and the History of Slavery in the United State
Bill Nye isn't known as the history guy, and there may be good reason for that.
Bill Nye isn't known as the
history
guy, and there may be good reason for that.
The beloved TV scientist got schooled after posting a celebratory Juneteenth tweet that contained misinformation about the holiday
The beloved TV scientist got schooled after posting a celebratory Juneteenth tweet that contained misinformation about the holiday
which marks the anniversary of Union Major General Gordon Granger and his troops arriving in Galveston
which marks the anniversary of Union Major General Gordon Granger and his troops arriving in Galveston
Texas, and informing residents of the Emancipation Proclamation—which had been issued two and a half years prior.
Texas, and informing residents of the Emancipation Proclamation—which had been issued two and a half years prior.
Nye posted a selfie on Sunday, June 19, 2022,
Nye posted a selfie on Sunday, June 19, 2022,
with a copy of the Constitution, writing, "The United States we know today was built with the labor of enslaved Black Americans
with a copy of the Constitution, writing, "The United States we know today was built with the labor of enslaved Black Americans
The last were not freed (officially) until 19 June 1865. Let us celebrate— and never forget."
The last were not freed (officially) until 19 June 1865. Let us celebrate— and never forget."
The problem? Slavery wasn't actually abolished nationwide until six months later in December 1865 with the official ratification of the 13th Amendment.
The problem? Slavery wasn't actually abolished nationwide until six months later in December 1865 with the official ratification of the 13th Amendment.
While most appreciated the sentiment behind Nye's post, they were still quick to point out inaccuracies to prevent further misunderstanding of the new federal holiday.
While most appreciated the sentiment behind Nye's post, they were still quick to point out inaccuracies to prevent further misunderstanding of the new federal holiday.
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