Browsing: urging a more comprehensive understanding of the injustices that persisted even in moments of apparent progress. As we uncover and acknowledge this hidden injustice

     In the annals of American history, the Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862 stands as a pivotal yet often overlooked moment. Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln during the throes of the Civil War, this legislation aimed to abolish slavery in the nation’s capital. However, a dark twist accompanied this seemingly progressive move – while enslavers received compensation for their “lost property,” the newly freed Black individuals were left without reparations.