
CBS Reports
40 Acres and a Mule
TV-PG
S8 • E13 Jun 21, 2023 22mToday, the phrase “40 acres and a mule” represents the broken promises the U.S. government has made to Black American farmers, contributing to a vast racial wealth gap. CBS Reports explores the ways in which Black Americans are trying to reclaim their land, connect to their ancestry, and generate wealth that can be passed on for generations to come.