Researchers have found that congressional leaders with ancestral ties to slave owners have a significantly higher net worth, suggesting a lasting legacy of wealth from slavery.
The study indicates a clear connection between slave ownership and the wealth of descendants, with those owning more slaves historically having increased net worth.
More than 100 members of Congress descend from slave owners, with 28% of Republicans and 8% of Democrats having direct ties to slaveholding ancestors.
Senator Elizabeth Warren's family history reveals that her ancestor enslaved 14 people, reflecting the ongoing impact of slavery on wealth disparity in America.
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