40 acres and a mule

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. 00:00 - Introduction: The Promise & Symbol of 40 Acres 02:15 - Civil War & Savannah: The Refugee Crisis (1864–1865) 04:45 - The Savannah Colloquy: Garrison Frazier's Vision 07:30 - Special Field Orders, No. 15: "40 Acres and a Mule" 10:15 - President Andrew Johnson's Reversal & Land Evictions 13:00 - The Economic Aftermath: Sharecropping & Debt Peonage 15:30 - The 160-Year Racial Wealth Gap 18:15 - Modern Reparations Debates: H.R. 40, Pigford, & Evanston 20:45 - Conclusion: Historical Legacy & Unfinished Repair

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