8. The Spread of the ‘Irish Slavery’ Narrative Online
In recent years, social media and certain websites have fueled the spread of the ‘Irish slavery’ myth. Viral posts and misleading articles often distort historical facts to downplay the horrors of African slavery or stoke division. As Snopes reports, these narratives are sometimes weaponized to deflect conversations about race and historical injustice, making critical examination of sources more important than ever.
