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40 Acres and a LieExplores the legacy of Americas broken promise to formerly enslaved Black people. Author: The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX
Its often thought of as a promise that was never kept. But 40 acres and a mule was more than that. It was real. 40 Acres and a Lie tells the history of an often-misunderstood government program that gave formerly enslaved people land titles, only to take the land back. This three-part series from Reveal and the Center for Public Integrity explores a reparation that wasnt and the wealth gap that remains. Language: en-us Genres: News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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40 Acres and a Lie Part 3
Friday, 28 June, 2024
The loss of land for Black Americans started with the government’s betrayal of its 40 acres and a mule promise – and it has continued for decades. Today, researchers are unearthing the details of Black land loss long after emancipation, and local governments across the country are finally asking: Can we repair a wealth gap for Black Americans that is rooted in slavery? And how? This week on Reveal, we explore the renewed fight for reparations. Support Reveal’s journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
