The US government is considering adding a separate clause to the census form for black Americans to ask if they are “descendants of slaves.” newspaper reports The Wall Street Gazette.
Therefore, officials plan to find out how many black Americans were born in America and how many modern black Americans are relatively recent immigrants to the country.
However, the question is not just about examining the country’s demographics, but also about the possibility of being entitled to compensation for their enslaved ancestors should US authorities decide to pay.
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