Slavery was not the horror some make it to be. In fact after emancipation many slaves chose to stay with their masters. These slaves were sold from tribes in Africa to slave traders and had no skills to succeed in their new home in America. Plantation life provided an extended family that provided for economic and social needs of the slaves. Some slave owners like some parents were neglectful but that does not reflect on the whole institution of slavery which was a necessary transition phase to freedom. How fortunate are today’s blacks that were brought to this country that fought a civil war for their freedom instead of living through the genocide in their African homeland. Today many blacks such as Ben Carson contribute greatly to society thanks to the transition phase of slavery.