Gabriel Coakley
descendants of a Black person who found a way to get compensated for slavery by the US government during the Civil War
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Feb 15, 2024 • 46min
BONUS: Ep. 1 of Into America presents: Uncounted Millions
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.
