From bondage to capital: uncovering the economic legacies of inequality

How historical injustices shape modern economic struggles and offer lessons for todays society

“The moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped. — Hubert H. Humphrey

Today, I found myself feeling a little drained after the usual round of obligatory calls and texts to wish everyone a Happy New Year. It is only the first week of January, and as expected, most conversations center around resolutions and fresh starts. Personally, I have never been one for traditional resolutions.

For the past ten years, I have focused more on what I can learn or see with fresh eyes — I suppose you could say I prefer forward-looking goals over rigid promises. And for the record, I am not giving up wine, jellybeans, or gummies anytime soon. This mindset, I think, also led me back to school in 2018 to pursue and complete a PhD — a long-standing goal I had put on hold to raise children, manage my career, and juggle, well… life.

I share this as a prelude to something that has been pressing heavily on my mind. In the midst…