Wealthier Members of Congress Have Family Links to Slavery
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The findings revealed that members of Congress descended from enslavers have a significantly higher median net worth, highlighting the enduring impact of generational wealth disparities.
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Neil K. R. Sehgal noted, "This unique genealogical data and financial disclosures for members of Congress allowed us to explore this link between ancestry and wealth."
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The study underscores how the racial wealth gap in the U.S. is a result of slavery's legacy, with over one in five white households having a net worth over $1 million.
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Sehgal pointed out that while much research focuses on the descendants of enslaved individuals, less attention has been paid to those who benefited from slavery.
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