Rooted
The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership
Book •
Bria Baker's "Rooted" explores the historical and ongoing issue of Black land ownership in the United States.
The book details the significant land loss experienced by Black Americans over the past century, highlighting the resulting racial wealth gap.
Baker connects this land dispossession to systemic racism and advocates for reparations as a crucial step towards racial and economic justice.
The narrative incorporates Baker's family history as sixth-generation Black landowners, underscoring the personal and generational impact of land ownership.
The book serves as a call to action, urging readers to engage in conversations about land ownership and its role in achieving true equity.
The book details the significant land loss experienced by Black Americans over the past century, highlighting the resulting racial wealth gap.
Baker connects this land dispossession to systemic racism and advocates for reparations as a crucial step towards racial and economic justice.
The narrative incorporates Baker's family history as sixth-generation Black landowners, underscoring the personal and generational impact of land ownership.
The book serves as a call to action, urging readers to engage in conversations about land ownership and its role in achieving true equity.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 0 episodes
Mentioned by 
Thomasina Miers
Food, Land and a Farming Revolution, with Sarah Langford
Mentioned by ![undefined]()
![undefined]()
![undefined]()
Lauren La Rosa
Bria Baker
Bria Baker
Brea Baker Talks Black Land Ownership, Reparations, New Book + More
