Half of the Democratic presidential field supports the study of reparations. It’s an emotionally charged issue that has once again been thrust into the national limelight. lat.ms/2z5tTH9
Descendants of slaves near Charleston want more than a reparations check: They want America to face its past. Many African Americans in this part of South Carolina support reparations, but they also want others to grasp the painful history they live with. lat.ms/2z5tTH9 
Echoes of Charleston’s history are still evident: Today, the former showroom in the city’s historic quarter serves as the home of the Old Slave Mart Museum. lat.ms/2z5tTH9
The wealth gap between black and white families in the U.S. is stark.
Roughly half of Democratic contenders say they support a house bill which would set up a reparations commission. Some have pitched proposals costing up to half a trillion dollars. lat.ms/2z5tTH9
Roughly half of Democratic contenders say they support a house bill which would set up a reparations commission. Some have pitched proposals costing up to half a trillion dollars. lat.ms/2z5tTH9
For some Charleston residents, like Deas Moore, the idea of a check comes second to a wish for Americans to muster the courage to face the wrongs of slavery and inequality — and take responsibility. lat.ms/2z5tTH9
Reparations—now seen as a major 2020 issue—is about more than money.
Read more from @tyrone_beason’s dispatch from South Carolina here: lat.ms/2z5tTH9
Read more from @tyrone_beason’s dispatch from South Carolina here: lat.ms/2z5tTH9
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