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The Case for Reparations for African Americans
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The Case for Reparations for African Americans

From 1865 to the present day

Season 2, Episode #34 January 21, 2023

In this 30-minute episode, Keith and Pam discuss the continuing discussion of reparations for African Americans starting with just before the end of the Civil War up to the present day.

For reference, here is the January 17, 2023 “40 Acres and a Mule” article that gives some historical background. The article is free to read until January 23, 2023.

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The History of “40 Acres and a Mule” for African Americans
Map Showing 400,000 acres (in Orange) Granted to 10,000 Freedpeople in January 1865 Issue #225 American History January 17, 2023 On January 16, 2023, the official holiday celebrating the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I published a Substack discussing the actual history and context behind Dr. King’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech…
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Keith and Pam also discuss some events where attempts at reparations have been made.

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Married couple Keith Owens and Pamela Hilliard Owens speak on American Black History and Culture, Current Events, Politics, and fantasy sci-fi from a Black perspective. The podcast is sponsored by the TeamOwens313 Global Creative Community.