The Antique Road Show

The Antique Road Show

Most if not all of the so-called antiques are soaked in the blood and pain of people of color …. No different than all the gold that adorns the Vatican.

The antique roadshow at times can make one throw up.

It's disheartening to witness on shows like the Antique Roadshow that the vast majority of participants, who are predominantly of Euro-descendant heritage now identifying as Americans, proudly display their so-called antiques with smiles, oblivious to the troubling histories behind their prized possessions. Many of these items were likely obtained through theft, colonialism, or exploitation, with almost all possibly linked to the dark legacy of slavery.

This is evident as well when individuals bring in Indigenous tribal items claiming them as their heirlooms, clearly highlighting the stark disconnect from reality that many people exhibit. The disparity in how many if not all of these items are perceived and valued sheds light on the systemic inequalities that have marginalized people of color for generations in this country, denying them the opportunity to preserve and celebrate their own cultural heritage, as well as stealing and erasing their truth.

It's troubling to witness how the pursuit of money often overshadows the ethical implications and historical injustices tied to these objects.

Such displays on shows like The Antique Roadshow serve as a stark reminder of the deep-rooted inequalities and injustices that continue to persist in our society, perpetuating a narrative that erases the voices and experiences of marginalized communities.

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