William “Sandy” Darity
Duke University economist and co-author of From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century, offering expertise on reparations frameworks.
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Sep 8, 2022 • 50min
40 Acres: $14 trillion and no mules
William “Sandy” Darity and Kirsten Mullen, a husband-and-wife team and authors specializing in reparations, delve into the urgent conversation surrounding reparations for Black Americans. They explore a comprehensive framework that includes acknowledgment of injustices, practical funding strategies for the proposed $14 trillion support, and eligibility criteria based on descent from enslaved ancestors. The discussion challenges smaller local initiatives, advocating for a national program to address systemic inequalities and the long-standing legacy of slavery.
Jul 15, 2020 • 31min
A blueprint for reparations in the US | William "Sandy" Darity
William "Sandy" Darity, an economist and author focused on racial equality, dives into the urgent need for reparations in the U.S. He explores the wealth gap between Black and white Americans, a direct result of the injustices of slavery. Darity argues that reparations are essential for healing and true equality, providing frameworks for implementation and discussing the moral imperative behind the initiative. He also addresses the importance of genealogical research in validating claims and highlights growing youth support for reparations.
