April 15th 2024.
On March 29, Representative Jasmine Crockett made an appearance on the Black Lawyers Podcast where she discussed the topic of reparations in an interview. Some conservative media outlets and right-wing social media accounts twisted her words and claimed that she suggested Black people should not pay taxes as a form of reparations. However, according to NewsOne, Crockett did not make such a statement.
During the podcast, Crockett mentioned a concept that was brought up by an unnamed celebrity, in which Black Americans would be exempt from paying taxes for a certain period of time. While she acknowledged that this idea had some merit, she also emphasized the need for careful consideration on how it could be implemented. She also pointed out that withholding taxes may be more acceptable to those who are against giving money directly to Black people. Crockett also discussed how this idea would affect different tax brackets, noting that the poorest Black Americans do not significantly contribute to the tax base.
Crockett also expressed her concerns about the way the current reparations debate is being approached in the political arena. She believes that instead of relying on preconceived notions, there needs to be a focus on studying and gathering data. While she firmly believes that the United States has a moral obligation to provide reparations to descendants of enslaved people, she also believes that it should be the federal government, not individual states, that establishes the policies.
Crockett's stance on taxes and reparations is similar to that of Andrew Gillum, the former mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, who ran for governor against current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2018. During a mini-podcast of the Native Land Podcast in March, Gillum, who also holds a political office, stated that he could not publicly advocate for no taxation as he was previously a locally elected official. He also mentioned that he pays taxes to support public schools, where his children attend. These insights were shared in a discussion with his co-hosts Angela Rye and Tiffany D. Cross, who have also provided their perspectives on the debate over taxes and reparations.
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