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The deliberate erasure of Moorish identity from historical consciousness may be one of the most successful and far-reaching cultural manipulations in modern history. This eye-opening episode dives deep into compelling literary evidence showing how terms like "Moor," "Blackamoor," and "Black Moor" were commonly used throughout the 15th-18th centuries but systematically disappeared during the 1900s.
Ron Brown and guests meticulously trace the timeline of this linguistic and cultural suppression, revealing how it aligns perfectly with European colonial expansion and key political treaties. Beginning with the Treaty of Granada in 1491 and continuing through the Doctrine of Discovery (1493), the Peace of Westphalia (1648), and beyond, European powers crafted a sophisticated legal framework that effectively buried Moorish nationality while maintaining the appearance of legitimate governance.
The presentation explores fascinating historical documents including dictionaries, plays, and literature that demonstrate the common usage of "Moor" as an identifier of nationality rather than merely skin color. Shakespeare himself used these terms extensively, while historical dictionaries clearly defined "Morris" as "Blackamoor" and "Moor" as "Negro or Blackamoor." Even more telling is the historical distinction between "Black Moor" (darker complexion) and "Tawny Moor" (lighter brown complexion), showing how Moorish identity transcended simple color designations.
What makes this exploration particularly powerful is the examination of motives behind this erasure. Unlike indigenous Hawaiians who maintained knowledge of their sovereignty despite subjugation, descendants of Moors were systematically disconnected from knowledge of their heritage, redirecting generations of activism away from sovereignty reclamation. The hosts argue this
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