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White Affirmative Action: Rebroadcast

July 27, 2022·50 min·4 clips

Dina Hayes-Green asks: Was America built on affirmative action for white people starting in 1618?

This episode explores the concept of 'white affirmative action' through historical examples of government benefits exclusively for white people, from 1618 land grants to the GI Bill. It features insights from a Racial Equity Institute workshop and conversations with participants and experts, highlighting the systemic roots of racial wealth gaps and contemporary backlash.

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