Professor Bob Harvey, a distinguished Black historian with impressive credentials in historical studies, engages in a compelling conversation about Black history with Earl. He emphasizes that African Americans were present long before the arrival of the English and Europeans. Notably, he points out that South America boasts the largest Black population, with Brazil standing out as the most densely populated country. Professor Harvey delves into the 15th century, highlighting how Spain and Portugal emerged as explorers, discovering new lands and subsequently enslaving individuals to labor on sugar plantations and in various agricultural sectors. He explores how Catholic influence drove people to seek religious freedom from persecution. Professor Bob Harvey discusses the Nubian descent of the original Egyptians and the forgotten aspects of that history.

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