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Why have black people been left out?

On the 158th anniversary of four Black ministers laying the groundwork for reparations demands, it's important to remember the Black South.

Collective actions led by Black labor historically pushed moderates to meet radical demands and continue to do so.

Collective actions led by Black labor historically pushed moderates to meet radical demands and continue to do so.

Guest co-authors Queen Quet and Ryan Thomson discuss how scientists can do their best work in collaboration with communities.

Mercury News Letters to the Editor for Aug. 6, 2023

Reconstruction, the period (1865–77) after the American Civil War during which attempts were made to redress the inequities of slavery and its political, social, and economic legacy and to solve the problems arising from the readmission to the Union of the 11 states that had seceded.

Everything you need to know about the centuries-long fight for reparations.

It’s been well over a century since slavery ended, and our promised 40 acres and a mule are still nowhere to be found. But that doesn’t mean people have given up the fight. The push for reparations for Black Americans has picked up steam in the last several years. So buckle up, and we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about reparations.

Cameron Rowland has placed a one-acre piece of land on extended loan to the Dia Art Foundation—but you can't visit it.