Nigeria, June 19 -- Studying history from 'what' happened is just a starter, 'why' adds significant value with limitations, 'how' is crucial to the real learners. When, who, and where are all vital aspects. If President Abraham Lincoln declared the end of slavery on January 1, 1863; but Delaware and Kentucky Refused until December 18, 1865; and Texas Refused until June 19, 1866. It demands 'how' it happened or it may repeat on other wrongs like 'marijuana legalisation'. The forwarded excuses by Historians may be fractional facts at times, so thinkers must dig deeper for the full facts, at least for learning purposes.

How and why did the Federal government allow the delay, and how did other blacks in other states fight or underfight for f...