Supporters of slavery reparations argue that the descendants of enslaved people have suffered because of slavery. They contend that the legacy of slavery and ongoing systemic racism has created significant economic and social disparities that continue to affect African American communities today. This argument emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical injustices and providing reparations as a form of restitution and recognition of the harms caused by slavery and its lasting impacts.
Refer to the Newsela article “Issue Overview: Should the Descendants of Slaves Get Reparations?”
Why do supporters of slavery reparations believe that the descendants of enslaved people should receive them?
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They think that African Americans cannot be successful if they do not receive reparations.
They think that African Americans cannot be successful if they do not receive reparations.
They recognize that discriminatory laws passed during slavery are still in place today.
They recognize that discriminatory laws passed during slavery are still in place today.
They argue that the descendants of enslaved people have suffered because of slavery.
They argue that the descendants of enslaved people have suffered because of slavery.
They believe that most African Americans have lower standards of living than Africans do.
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They argue that the descendants of enslaved people have suffered because of slavery.
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