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EP 196 Pamela Denise Long on Affirmative Action for Freedmen

Aug 24, 2023
Jim Rutt talks with Pamela Denise Long about the ideas in an open letter from the Coalition of Concerned Freedmen to college presidents. They discuss the meaning of the freedmen moniker, lineage-specific structuring, the impact of immigration on multi-generational Black Americans, skepticism of a Black-Brown Coalition, the blending of Black and LGBTQIA+ agendas, and Denise's view on the Republican presidential primaries.
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Pamela Denise Long

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Quick takeaways

  • Reparations should be led by the Republican Party to address economic exploitation of African Americans.
  • Both institutions and cash reparations are necessary to address the legacy of harm experienced by freedmen.

Deep dives

Reparation and the Republican Party

Reparations should be led by the Republican Party, which was founded to address the economic exploitation of African Americans. Reparation is not complicated and is the unfinished business of the United States. Dr. Sandy Darity's research supports the need for cash restitution to close the wealth gap for freedmen, which has been estimated to be around $800,000. Additionally, institutions like the Freedmen's Bureau, at both the federal and state levels, should be established to provide support and ensure positive outcomes for freedmen. It is crucial to recognize the ongoing economic harm and transform dependence on government in black American communities. Reparations would benefit the American economy as a whole by improving safety, security, and prosperity for freedmen and facilitating the success of black businesses.

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