Many Wealthy Members of Congress are Descendants of Rich Slaveholders − New study Demonstrates the Enduring Legacy of Slavery
By THECONVERSATION| Editorial Credit: Mark Reinstein/ shutterstock.com The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides. Some argue that slavery still contributes to modern economic inequalities. Others believe its effects have largely faded. One way to measure the legacy of slavery is to determine whether the disproportionate riches of slaveholders have been passed down to their […]
