20 Horrible Things Done By Influential People
10 Respected People Who Turned Out to Be Huge Racists
VOICE OVER: Tom Aglio
WRITTEN BY: Jordy McKen
History books often gloss over the darker sides of our heroes... Join us as we examine celebrated figures whose legacies are complicated by their racist views and actions! Our countdown explores how these influential people, despite their accomplishments, held beliefs that would shock many of their admirers today. From Churchill's role in the Bengal famine and Jefferson's plantation to Dr. Seuss's anti-Japanese propaganda and Gandhi's troubling views about Africans, these historical icons show how even "great" people can reflect the prejudices of their times. What other respected figure who was racist did we miss from our list? Let us know in the comments. read more...
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