You have to wonder what would have happened if it had been termed “The Boston Riot”, which was probably the more factually correct way to look at it. Then again, I never much liked redcoats……..
That’s an interesting comparison between past and present. Just a related comment, and I hope it gives no offense: When I was in school during the late Sixties and early Seventies, Crispus Attucks was considered a rather weak black historical figure, and so was George Washington Carver. That was in comparison to the then-prominent Black Power figures. The Black kids in my school called the first “Innocent Bystander” and the other “Peanut.” I wonder if that’s still the case? Forgive me, but such things below the smoothed-out, glossy surface of history I find interesting.
Mr. Carroll, today’s subject was quite provocative. Most of us could see the Justice in the comments. Some couldn’t. There have been many incidents in our history that have black Heroes. I’m hoping that you are going to highlight more of them also. Somehow not all turn out badly. Sometimes they turn out well. I definitely enjoy your artwork. And I enjoyed today’s discussion. Thank you!
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
THANK YOU for the reminder!!
A Hip loving Canadian... over 6 years ago
… and the more things change, the more they stay the same.
superposition over 6 years ago
Nice to see unrevised, objective American history from time to time.
jackianne1020 over 6 years ago
This one’s a mic drop.
Godfreydaniel over 6 years ago
You have to wonder what would have happened if it had been termed “The Boston Riot”, which was probably the more factually correct way to look at it. Then again, I never much liked redcoats……..
emptc12 over 6 years ago
That’s an interesting comparison between past and present. Just a related comment, and I hope it gives no offense: When I was in school during the late Sixties and early Seventies, Crispus Attucks was considered a rather weak black historical figure, and so was George Washington Carver. That was in comparison to the then-prominent Black Power figures. The Black kids in my school called the first “Innocent Bystander” and the other “Peanut.” I wonder if that’s still the case? Forgive me, but such things below the smoothed-out, glossy surface of history I find interesting.
rorie over 6 years ago
Fantastic!! Great reminder of our history.
braindead Premium Member over 6 years ago
Trump Disciples will not have the slightest understanding of this cartoon.
Nice work though, Brian.
Diane Leon over 6 years ago
We knew about Crispus Attucks who was prominent in history books then. Now, name the whites who died in the same incident. Racism much?
GaryCooper over 6 years ago
Nicely done.
Mr. Blawt over 6 years ago
I’m sure Trump would take a knee if he knew he had a black man to thank for the birth of our great nation.
Charlie Tuba over 6 years ago
Didn’t John Adams defend the British soldiers as their attorney?
Sadandconfused9 over 6 years ago
Mr. Carroll, today’s subject was quite provocative. Most of us could see the Justice in the comments. Some couldn’t. There have been many incidents in our history that have black Heroes. I’m hoping that you are going to highlight more of them also. Somehow not all turn out badly. Sometimes they turn out well. I definitely enjoy your artwork. And I enjoyed today’s discussion. Thank you!
Teto85 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Another good one Mr Carroll. Keep up the great, thought provoking work.
Smitty over 6 years ago
Powerful stuff, Mr. Carroll. Thanks.
Paul Stolwyk over 6 years ago
Brilliant.
dutchs over 6 years ago
Sorry to sound so grossly unpatriotic (no I’m not) but I always saw the Boston “Massacre” victims as a mob of hooligans who got what they deserved.