In history, it is clearly shown and documented that Europeans that came to the Americas were indentured slaves, part of those who were held as slaves, or were poor immigrants that migrated to the Americas seeking a better life.

“AMER’ICAN, n. – A native of America; originally applied to the aboriginals, or copper-colored races, found here by the Europeans; but now applied to the descendants of Europeans born in America.” – 1828 Webster Dictionary

However many of the descents of European immigrants today since then have forgotten, ignore and are in denial of that fact or simply were never taught that history. Many melanated people in the Americas were never taught that history also. This creates an imbalance in society on thinking “black” and “white” ONLY deals with skin color without knowing about classification, status, nationality and Citizenship in law. The documentary below shows Europeans discussing amongst themselves the fact of the privilege, benefits, perks and the origin of when Europeans became “white” in America.

Below are books that deal with the history of European slavery around the world and in the Americas during the time of slavery, how some Europeans adopted the term “White” and books on “white” privilege:

1. Books on European slavery

2. Books on “white” privilege