The Ethnic American Library

© James Sewell 2006 – All rights reserved. Bookmark the Archive of Our Displacement We stand at a crossroads that our Founding Fathers could have scripted themselves. George Washington, in his Farewell Address of 1796, didn’t mince words about the perils of unchecked power: “If, in the apprehension of the wealthiest and most powerful governments …

That Time When We Expelled 60% of all Mexican Citizens in the US…

And We Can Do It Again, along with The Somalis, Indians, Haitians etc… In the bitter winter of 1777-1778, at Valley Forge, our ancestors—those hardy Ethnic Americans of English, Scottish, Irish, German, and Dutch stock—endured frozen feet wrapped in rags, starvation gnawing at their bellies, and the constant specter of death from disease and Hessen …

Heritage American: A Cowardly Dodge That Divides Our People

Stop using the term “Heritage American” Fellow Ethnic Americans—descendants of the European pioneers who forged this republic from wilderness, whether your kin landed at Jamestown in 1610 like mine aboard the Prosperous, or crossed the Atlantic later as free white persons ready to build and defend—we must confront the sly terms creeping into our discourse. …

America’s History of Ending Slavery

Slavery has been a grim part of human history since ancient times, with evidence dating back to civilizations from Mesopotamia to Egypt where captives from wars were forced into labor. The English word “slave” itself derives from “Slav,” referring to the Slavic peoples of Eastern Europe who were frequently enslaved during the Middle Ages. From …

“We the People” Meant White Only: The Constitution’s Racial Truth

If you’ve ever wondered what the Preamble to the Constitution actually meant the day it was written, not the 2025 civics-class fairy tale, buckle up. 99 % of Americans have never read the document the Framers wrote 72 days later that tells you exactly who “We the People” includes. Spoiler: it’s not “everyone” Enter the Federalist …

The Road to Revolution – Addendum: History Rhymes

Parallels Between the 1776 Grievances & Modern Ethnic American Concerns The 27 grievances in the Declaration of Independence—laid bare in my earlier article The Road to Revolution—were not mere complaints. They were the breaking point for a people who had suffered years of distant tyranny, blocked self-rule, and the calculated obstruction of their right to …

The Road to Revolution

I’ve written this article with one goal: to make the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence clear for every reader, no matter your schooling or background. I want to respect your intelligence while ensuring the story of America’s fight for freedom is easy to follow. Let’s dive into what pushed the colonies to declare independence …