40 Acres, a Mule and Reparations For Slavery

The idea of reparations being paid to African Americans as recompense for slavery is a hot topic in America and has been for quite a while. In this episode of “Things I Think About,” I examine the very first attempt by the United States government to give reparations to African Americans post civil-war. The historical insights I share may surprise you as much, if not more, than they did me. Tune in to find out. | Big thanks to my sponsor – Black History Quiz. | Click here to subscribe to Black History Quiz

Resources cited to this podcast:

• 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro
• African American Reparation Bill Passes California Assembly
• Nearly 75% of African Americans support reparations for slavery. Only 15% of white Americans do, a poll says
• ‘This Is Reparations’: Black Lives Matter Holds Rally to Support Suspects in Recent Chicago Looting
• Robert Johnson’s Big Idea: $14 trillion in slavery reparations to African-Americans

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