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The Struggle for Black Land Ownership in America

The Struggle for Black Land Ownership in America

Learn about the early history of Black land ownership in America, starting with Anthony Johnson, the first recorded Black landowner. Explore the impact of Special Field Order 15, the reversal of promises of "40 acres and a mule," and the challenges Black families faced in retaining their land during the Reconstruction Era. Black Land Reparations part 1