The Growing Diversity Debate: Who Should Foot the Bill for Reparations?

The question of who will pay for reparations for slavery poses a significant challenge for advocates, as many Americans are descendants of immigrants who arrived after the Civil War and have limited or no benefit from slavery. The estimated cost of reparations, which could be as high as $15 trillion, cannot be covered by colleges or businesses. The only plausible source of funding is the U.S. government and taxpayers, but it raises the question of why individuals who cannot trace their ancestry to slaveholders should pay for reparations. As America continues to diversify, the issue of who should bear the financial burden of reparations becomes even more complex.