Ake is being willfully obtuse, there is no point in trying to explain anything in a way that will let him see or bring him around. That's not the position he is willing to take in his trolling.

I just finished reading the book Hidden Figures. I look forward to seeing the film soon, but understand full well that much of the history on the pages can't make it into the film. I defy anyone to read that book and not come away understanding completely what all of this Confederate statue discussion is really about.