The article unveils the troubling history of the U.S. tax system, revealing its role in perpetuating systemic inequality against Black Americans. It examines the deep roots of this "quiet violence," linking historical tax policies to the oppression faced by Black communities since slavery. While taxes generally support public services, the article highlights how they have been weaponized to disenfranchise and economically burden Black individuals. It sets the stage for exploring solutions aimed at creating more equitable tax practices that address these long-standing injustices.
Most Americans view taxes as a necessary burden; yet, beneath this veneer, the tax system disproportionately targets Black people, perpetuating economic inequality.
The roots of this quiet violence run deep, back to the era of slavery, where tax policies cemented power for wealthy White elites at Black people's expense.
Collection
[
|
...
]