Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
theconversation.com
Researchers measured lawmakers’ wealth and found that those whose Southern ancestors owned slaves before abolition have a higher net worth today.
  • jagged_circle@feddit.nlEnglish
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    28 days ago

    I’m pretty sure that most black US Americans are not descendents of slaveholders.

    The point isnt about how generational expansion works, its that we still have systemically racist economics that prevent former slaves from escaping serfdom and having any real wealth themselves