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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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- Some freed people actually received land as reparations post-Civil War, symbolizing a broken promise turned reality.
- Owning land as generational wealth can endure through challenges, showcasing resilience and heritage.
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The Legacy of Sherman's Field Orders
Sherman's special field orders, number 15, aimed to provide hundreds of thousands of acres of land in South Carolina to formerly enslaved black people as a form of reparations. Although the plan never came to fruition, it became a symbol of the reparations movement, with some freed people actually receiving land titles after the Civil War, only to have it taken away.
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