Stop getting married at plantations

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People are still getting married at plantations in the south, and communities across the country still use the word "plantation" in their names.

In order to romanticize the concept of plantations, one would have to look over the atrocities that occured there during the era of slavery.

We can't defeat white supremacy if we aren't even willing to address it.

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The debate around Confederate statues has always puzzled me. Given the fact that most Confederate statues were built in between the 1890s and 1950s, it's pretty clear their purpose was to reinforce Jim Crow and segregation rather than remember our history. Even in their historical contact, they simply celebrate a heritage of white supremacy and commemorate leaders who just really wanted to keep their slaves.

But while this debate seems to be the center of our fight over the commemoration of the history of American slavery, the most nefarious example of this racist heritage is the romanticizing of plantations in the south. In order to fully come to grips with our nation's past and undermine the concept of white supremacy, we need to rid ourselves of the soft-focus on plantations.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A cleaning expert reveals her 3-step method for cleaning your entire home quicklySee Also:I'm a lawyer who has investigated thousands of cases of workplace discrimination. Here's how to go beyond anti-racist rhetoric and actually create an equitable workplace.The Harper's 'letter' proves we need to have a serious talk about free speechTrump's attacks on legal immigration show just how desperately the US needs to change our systemSEE ALSO: Culture war is over if you want it

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