From the war on drugs to the fighting of passing bills and to the Supreme Court appointment of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, governmental policies and actions have not been supportive of Black people. Indeed, the systematic oppression this country is based on keeps Black people from being able to attain generational wealth.

1. The war on drugs created sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine for Black people. Thanks to long-standing advocacy, this disparity was significantly reduced:

2. Read how the appointment of self-described “handmaid” Amy Coney Barrett has created speculation and concern for how this may change the Supreme Court’s balance.

3. Listen to a discussion providing background on councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie’s bill requesting a task force on reparations in the District of Columbia.

4. President-elect Joe Biden released his economic plan in July 2020; however, any mention of reparations was missing.

Nkechi Taifa

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