Slavery has had a profound effect on American culture for so many years.  African- Americans are still feeling the aftermath of the horrific trade, years later. You would think after the election of the first black president some views would change, but some can argue the situation is getting worse.

It seems that U.S. Olympic legend Michael Johnson believes he has actually benefited from his ancestors being captured, stripped of their civil rights and beaten like animals.

Johnston doesn’t believe that his countless hours of training and hard are the reasons behind his record breaking career. He believes that being a descendant of slaves helped him become a stronger athletic.

Johnston recently chatted with Sally Beck of the Daily Mail. When Sally asked him about his recording breaking speed and athletic talent, this Negro quoted:

“All my life I believed I became an athlete through my own determination, but it’s impossible to think that being descended from slaves hasn’t left an imprint through the generations.”

He added:

 ”Difficult as it was to hear,  slavery has benefited descendants like me — I believe there is a superior athletic gene in us.”

He continued:

“Over the last few years, athletes of Afro-Caribbean and Afro-American descent have dominated athletics finals. It’s a fact that hasn’t been discussed openly before. It’s a taboo subject in the States but it is what it is. Why shouldn’t we discuss it?” 

OMG, Michael Johnston, why don’t you visit some of the Slave Masters’  families in person and thank them for your outstanding career.