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@Garibaldee@lemm.ee to United States | News & Politics@lemmy.mlEnglish • 7 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 • 7 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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    We earned our money the old fashioned way: slavery and violence

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      3•7 months ago

      Primitive accumulation, you might say…

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