40 acres

The Broken Promise of 40 Acres and a Mule: A Legacy of Betrayal and Injustice. Gen Z & Millennials Now You Know.

The Broken Promise of 40 Acres and a Mule: A Legacy of Betrayal and Injustice. Here’s the story. In the aftermath of the American Civil War, the United States government made a promise to newly freed slaves that would prove to be a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. The promise of “40 acres and…