40 Acres and a Lie Part 3
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The loss of land for Black Americans started with the government\\u2019s betrayal of its 40 acres and a mule promise \\u2013 and it has continued for decades.\\xa0
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?\\xa0
This week on Reveal, we explore the renewed fight for reparations.
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