No, Corvo, it doesn't have to be documented by Whites.
There are a number of BLACK HISTORIANS who have well researched and documented the history of African Americans in slavery in the U.S. MANY of whom I HAVE READ several of their books/articles/or essays; and SOME of their works I still have in my personal collection. --- You see, Corvo, my college degree is in literature and history....No, not just WHITE but also covering BLACK LITERATURE and BLACK HISTORY.
From my personal and educational background, I have read many works from white and BLACK HISTORIANS about slavery in the U.S. So, I do know a "li'l sumpn-sumpn" about Black literature in various genres and African American history.
But, NO, I certainly don't know it all. So, when I asked info for some historical DATA/SUPPORT for his statement, I have a sincere interest in this so-called "history" that I have never heard of before.
But, when asked, he couldn't give me a direct answer.
Instead, he used his usual mode of EVASION which is to apply "Ad Hominem" attacks.
He wants the FOCUS to be OFF of HIM and on ME That's why, throughout most of his post to me, he spoke to and about ME and WHITE PEOPLE, basically, attacking my "Black-ness." ---- OR he fell back on,"I know what I said." (lol)
But, PLEASE NOTE, he NEVER ANSWERED MY QUESTION asking him WHERE he got this so-called "INFOrmation" about runaway slaves going to Africa/Liberia.
You see, this is called....
It is nothing but DEFLECTION and CAMOUFLAGE. ---- He COULDN'T give me an answer. So, instead, he tries to "flip the script" by DISTORTING what I said and, basically, saying that I won't believe it unless it comes from white folks. (lol)
You see, Corvo, SOME people will often say something because it SOUNDS GOOD and they want to APPEAR to be so knowledgeable and "DEEP" to others.--- They want other people to think they are so well informed in various areas/subjects.
But, when asked for some SUPPORT for their statements, they can't back it up and will get angry when they're pushed into a corner they can't get out of.
However, I just won't sit back and let anyone, Black or white, pee on my leg and tell me it's raining; and I don't wish for anyone else to be deceived, misled or mis-informed.
So, please don't take my word on the history and status of African Americans going to Liberia.
But, please also don't blindly accept the so-called "book of Info," either.
I would beseech YOU, and anyone reading this, to do your own research on RUNAWAY SLAVES, FREED SLAVES and BORN-FREE People of Color leaving America going to Liberia from 1820, on-ward.
I mean, really, the man doesn't even know what the word "ILLITERATE" means. So, I'm certainly not going to accept his statement about runaway slaves going to Liberia, AT FACE VALUE.
Moreover, on this site, many members here will automatically discount a white source to discredit the poster who gave it.
If a source doesn't come from a BLACK source, they won't accept it.
But, please also, think for yourself on this..... Just WHERE do you think many of our most revered BLACK HISTORIANS got much of their information they passed on in their books and other writings??
As to written DOCUMENTS, Black historians research many different sources to validate/cross-check information about our history.....state laws, city laws, newspapers, court cases, land deeds, census reports, manumission papers, auction notices, runaway notices, SHIPPING MANIFESTS, etc... ALL of which are "well-documented white sources."
You see, much information is available to us about the history of slavery; but this history is not taught in schools. And, many Black people don't know where to look for it.
So, again, if there is some DOCUMENTED PROOF of "RUNAWAY slaves going to LIBERIA," I would love to know WHERE to find it.