The Rachel Maddow Show BONUS: Ep. 1 of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions
Feb 15, 2024
Gabriel Coakley, a descendant of a Black person compensated for slavery, discusses the power of reparations. The episode explores his family's trajectory, the challenges faced by black entrepreneurs in the 1860s, and the economics of emancipation. It also highlights the struggles for personhood and protections for Black people after slavery.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Compensated Emancipation Act and the Quest for Reparations
05:05 • 14min
Cochle frees his people
18:57 • 5min
Exploring the DC Archives and the History of Gabriel Cokley
24:14 • 8min
Challenges, Threats, and the Push for Freedom
32:37 • 4min
Economics of Emancipation and Post-Emancipation Schemes
36:33 • 8min
The Struggle for Personhood and Reparations
45:01 • 5min