Code Switch Some freed people actually received '40 acres and a mule.' Then it got taken away.
Jun 24, 2024
Discover the untold stories of Black individuals who received '40 acres and a mule' after the Civil War, only to have it taken away. Explore the legacy of land ownership, the struggles faced by descendants, and the ongoing debate on reparations for slavery.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Legacy of Jim Hutchinson and Patty's Journey to Generational Wealth
02:18 • 7min
The Legacy of Land Ownership for Freed People
09:40 • 6min
Legacy of a Southern Plantation
16:08 • 9min
'40 Acres and a Mule' Program and Land Reparations
25:06 • 11min
The Revocation of '40 Acres and a Mule'
35:46 • 11min
Family Connection to Slave Cabin in African American History Museum
47:02 • 3min