Garibaldee@lemm.ee to United States | News & Politics@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 months ago

Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery

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Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery

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Garibaldee@lemm.ee to United States | News & Politics@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 months ago

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Researchers measured lawmakers’ wealth and found that those whose Southern ancestors owned slaves before abolition have a higher net worth today.

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Maybe if we bring slavery back for a few years, that will even things out a bit.