Black Americans have lost millions of acres of land due to systemic failures and legal loopholes. Saul Blair’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience and resistance. USA TODAY’s Andrea Riquier breaks down the heirs' property crisis and what it means for racial equity, wealth and legacy in America.

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The hidden crisis of Black land loss in the wake of slavery