I'm reading a book about the rise of Teddy Roosevelt. Not because I'm interested in him specifically. I just enjoy reading these types of books from time to time.
I forget the exact year this incident happened, but it would have been late 1800's.
Roosevelt is in Chicago and iirc he was involved in discussions for who would be the next Republican nomination for Governor.
Fairly late in the discussions, Roosevelt suggests nominating a black man. Why? Because he's black, obviously.
It got me thinking, who was the first DEI hire in the United States? I'm sure this wasn't the first. (although the black guy didn't get the nomination in this case)
Imagine if the U.S. made some agreement with some West African countries where reparations were given with the requirement that you leave the U.S and go to one of those African countries where you get 20 acres of land or something. I’d bet very few would take them up on that offer
Isn't that basically Liberia
Somewhat although I’d love to see the black race hustlers today do something like that. I’ve met some Liberians and apparently the descendants of the American slaves are like the elite and hold a lot of power this day. They got there basically took over