Andrew W. Kahrl, "The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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Roots of Tax Inequity
This chapter explores the pivotal role of African Americans in tax administration, highlighted by Evan Doss Jr.'s historic election as Mississippi's first African-American tax assessor. It analyzes disparities in tax burdens, property taxes' impact on gentrification, and systemic challenges faced by African American communities, making a case for reform and policy action. The narrative aims to raise awareness about historical and ongoing injustices in taxation and housing access for racial minorities.
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