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Neil K R Sehgal, PhD Student in Computer & Information Science, University of Pennsylvania

Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery

A statue of Jefferson Davis, second from left, is on display in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington. A slaveholder, Davis represented Mississippi in the Senate and House before the American Civil War. AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File

The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides.

Some argue that slavery still contributes to modern economic inequalities. Others believe its effects have largely faded.

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