In 1705 Virginia required masters to give white indentured servants 50 acres of land 30 shillings 10 bushels of corn in a musket. Unlike the 40 acres in a mule for black people freed from slavery 160 years later this gift of land cash and food is not overturned. Dina goes on this way taking off government benefits set aside for white people now post-revolution in the United States of America.
When it comes to U.S. government programs and support earmarked for the benefit of particular racial groups, history is clear. White folks have received most of the goodies.
By John Biewen, with Deena Hayes-Greene of the Racial Equity Institute and recurring series partner Chenjerai Kumanyika.