If You Oppose Reparations, you Would've Opposed Emancipation and Civil Rights Too . . . and you know it!

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The struggle for racial equality in the United States has been a long and murderous road for Black people. From the abolition of slavery through the Civil Rights Movement and up to the present day, the fight for equal rights has taken many forms. One of the more controversial topics today is the idea of reparations for Black Americans, who have been systematically disadvantaged by centuries of racial prejudice and discrimination. As usual, with anything that helps to disempower the white power structure comes strong white resistance and opposition to reparations today mirrors the resistance to past racial justice efforts, such as civil rights, desegregation, and even the abolition of slavery.

History Repeating Itself

The fight for racial justice in America is a continuous thread that can be traced back to before the country's inception. In each era, there have been opponents to progressive change that based their opposition on everything from the bible, genetics, and the "it wasn't me" argument. This opposition has taken various forms but is rooted in the same white supremacy, lack of empathy for Black people, and historical ignorance that allows for resistance to social change and racial justice.

Opposition to the abolition of slavery was deeply rooted in the desire to maintain the social and economic hierarchy that benefited white Americans. This is not unlike the resistance to reparations today, which is also based on the belief that addressing past wrongs would upset the existing balance of power. The pro-slavery arguments of the past were often grounded in fear, prejudice, and the dehumanization of Black individuals. Similarly, today's opposition to reparations often revolves around the notion that Black Americans are undeserving or that their suffering results from personal choices rather than systemic barriers.

The push for desegregation in the United States was met with fierce resistance from white Americans determined to maintain segregated communities and institutions. This resistance often took violent forms, such as the bombing of churches, attacks on civil rights activists, and the harassment of Black students attempting to integrate schools. The opposition to desegregation was fueled by the fear of losing Black Americans' social status and economic opportunities. Likewise, today's resistance to reparations is often driven by the fear of losing power and resources. Once the country was "desegregated," white people paved over most of their public pools in protest. This opposition's staunchness is why this country is more segregated today than ever.?

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was also vehemently opposed by white Americans who resisted change. Protests against racial equality were often led by politicians and community leaders who sought to uphold the status quo. Despite the landmark victories of the Civil Rights Movement, many white Americans continue to resist efforts to create a more equitable society. This resistance is evident in the ongoing opposition to affirmative action, voting rights for people of color, and dismantling systemic racism.

The opposition to reparations today is part of a long-standing resistance to racial justice in America. Just as some opposed abolition, desegregation, and civil rights, there are individuals today who resist the idea of reparations for Black Americans. The motivations for this opposition may have evolved, but the underlying resistance to change and fear of losing power remains consistent. The resistance to reparations for Black Americans today is not an isolated phenomenon but part of a historical pattern of opposition to racial justice.

I leave you with this; if you oppose reparations, you probably would have fought to keep us in chains. If you think reparations aren't fair, you most likely would have thought it unfair for us to use your water fountains. It's that simple. You then suck as a human being.

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