Trump’s Smithsonian Showdown President Donald Trump, in his current term, has escalated his criticism of the Smithsonian Institution’s handling of slavery and racial history. He claims the museums focus too much on America’s darkest chapters and not enough on its “brightness” and “success.” This conflict arises as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a moment the administration aims to frame as a story of unity and exceptionalism. …
Tag: REPARATIONS
Film and TV
Amanda Seales vs 20 Black Conservatives on Reparations, Black on Black Crime, Systemic Racism
is Amanda Seales a “Black Radical” ? Make sure you tune in tonight on her Patreon for her live recap !
Edutainment
Van Lathan Speaks on The Economic Impact Slavery and His Clash With Jillian M on CNN
See The Clip Below At The 41:52 Mark “Uh I keep begging people to read the book. It’s just one book. I’ve read many on it, but a book called From here to Equality by Dr. Sandy Darity. When we are talking about slavery, we’re talking about the involvement of slavery in…
CARICOM
Grenada Advances Reparations Fight and Constitutional Reform Amid New Revelations
Grenada has intensified its campaign for reparations from Britain after research unveiled that King George IV personally profited from estates worked by enslaved people on the island in the 1820s. This groundbreaking evidence challenges claims that the monarchy’s involvement in slavery was symbolic, revealing direct financial gains by the king….
Books
Why True Wealth Equality Needs Reparations, Not Just Rich Role Models
Dr.Sandy Darity’s Call for Real Reparations to End Racial Wealth Inequality Goes Beyond Black Billionaires. Fixing the racial wealth gap means fixing centuries of harm for ALL Black Americans, not just helping a few become super-rich. That takes a lot—possibly trillions—but it’s what closing the gap really requires. See Pg.8…
Podcast
Lurie Daniel Favors Talks Serious About Reparations and Voting
Lurie Daniel Favors Says If You Are Serious About Reparations, Do this …
Freedmen
Nyhiem Way Talks Lineage and Reparations on Jaybefaunt podcast.
Reparations, Lineage or Status:United Sons and Daughters of Freedmen, President Nyhiem Way Breaks It Down ! Read What We Get Wrong About Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
Books
Karen Hunter Talks MLK’s True Vision, Reparations, and Why We Can’t Wait
I just heard someone ask in a Clubhouse room today, “Who should receive reparations, and what does eligibility or proof of lineage mean?” I’m sure many will be diving into Dr.Darity’s book to answer the questions on the requirements for who would or should benefit from reparations.
CARICOM
CARICOM Supports Jamaica’s Legal Fight for Reparations from Britain
Caribbean leaders have united in support of Jamaica’s historic decision to submit a formal petition to King Charles III, seeking a landmark legal ruling from the Privy Council on slavery and Britain’s obligation to pay reparations. Announced by Jamaica’s Prime Minister and current CARICOM Chair, Dr. Andrew Holness, at…
Global Perspectives
Pay The Tab podcast – The Bucks Start Here: William Darity Jr. and Kirsten Mullen
Dr.William Darity and Kirsten Mullen, top experts on reparations, tackle crucial questions: How large is the cost? Who should receive payments? And why must we address systemic racism first? They also share why they remain hopeful reparations will come to America and explain the life-changing impact of direct payments. https://paythetab.org/episode/19-the-bucks-start-here-william-darity-jr-and-kirsten-mullen…