The focus of this week was about the the process to freedom from slavery. Specifically targeted towards natives, blacks, and women. It was a difficult topic to read about as you learn about how during this time period colonial leaders wouldn’t do anything to solve such horrible discrimination to maintain themselves in power.

You learn so many cases around the world about slavery and discrimination but within Latin America, it doesn’t feel as popular though it is still a horrible time for many people. I believe we discussed this in class within the first few weeks how people do not tend to look back on the past, especially in the darkest of times and this might be one of those moments. Is that bad? I wouldn’t say it is bad, but it doesn’t shine the light as much on several important aspects of history in Latin America that are important to know and learn about.