Reflect on your thoughts and reactions to the readings assigned this week on the historical experiences of African Americans. In your response explain how structural inequality and inequality through policies and laws within government have subordinated Black Americans, and whether or not you believe reparations are owed to African Americans as a result of these inequities.
Responses should be a minimum of 250 words and demonstrate engagement with the readings. Be sure to cite examples directly from text to support your response.
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_Ethnic_Studies_(Fischer_et_al.)/03%3A_Africana_African_American_Black_Studies/3.02%3A_Black_Power_and_Black_Studies
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_Ethnic_Studies_(Fischer_et_al.)/03%3A_Africana_African_American_Black_Studies/3.04%3A_Systemic_Racism