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40 Acres and a Lie Part 3

The loss of land for Black Americans started with the government’s betrayal of its “40 acres” promise to formerly enslaved people—and it has continued over decades.

  • 40 acres promised to formerly enslaved Black Americans
  • Land loss persists due to racial intimidation, overtaxation, eminent domain
  • Truth-finding missions aim to repair wealth gap for Black Americans

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