Andrew W. Kahrl, "The Black Tax: 150 Years of Theft, Exploitation, and Dispossession in America" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
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Historical Inequities in Property Taxation and Its Impact on Southern Infrastructure
This chapter explores the historical background of property taxation in the U.S. during the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras, highlighting the influence of taxpayer organizations led by former Confederates. It underscores the systemic inequalities that favored white landowners in the South and their impact on public services for marginalized communities.
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