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For years, politicians have debated the concept of slave reparations. The idea, supported by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Elizabeth Warren, is that black Americans who are descendants of slaves deserve monetary compensation to make up for past injustices to their ancestors. It originates from the concept that black Americans are still at an insurmountable disadvantage due to the harms of slavery.
Whether you agree with this concept or not, it fails to acknowledge one thing: slavery still exists worldwide. We forget how privileged it is to discuss righting the wrongs of the past while so many are still suffering. Furthermore, millions of people in first-world countries unknowingly contribute to modern-day slavery without even realizing it.