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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    1 year ago

    over half the prisons are white

    Thats disingenuous. You need to look at arrests and convictions, not just current prison populations.