American Descendants of Slavery facts for kids
The term American Descendants of Slavery (often shortened to ADOS) refers to people whose ancestors were enslaved Africans in the land that became the United States. It also refers to a political movement that started with the #ADOS hashtag. This hashtag was created by Yvette Carnell and Antonio Moore.
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Understanding the ADOS Movement
What Does the ADOS Movement Want?
The ADOS movement mainly asks for reparations. Reparations mean making up for past wrongs. They believe the U.S. government should help descendants of enslaved people. This help could be through education or job opportunities.
The movement argues that policies like affirmative action were meant to help ADOS. Affirmative action tries to give equal chances to groups who faced unfair treatment. However, ADOS supporters feel these policies have mostly helped other groups. They want colleges, employers, and the government to focus more on ADOS.
Who Are American Descendants of Slavery?
Supporters of the ADOS movement believe they should have their own special group name. This would be used on forms like census surveys or college applications. They feel they should not be grouped with all other Black people. This includes recent Black African immigrants or Black immigrants from the Caribbean. They want to be recognized as a distinct group.
Size of the Movement
The ADOS movement is described as "tiny but outspoken." This means it has a small number of members, but they speak up often. It is believed that only a few thousand people are active supporters.
See also
- African-American culture
- History of civil rights in the United States
- People of African descent
- Race and ethnicity in the United States
- Reparations for slavery debate in the United States
