Charleston reparations task force demands 7,000 acres from historic plantations

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A Charleston-based reparations task force is calling for the transfer of thousands of acres of land from three of the Lowcountry’s most well-known plantations, reigniting conversations about reparations and historical accountability.

The group is demanding more than 7,000 acres from Boone Hall, Magnolia, and Middleton plantations—properties that collectively span nearly 8,300 acres.

Organizers say the request is part of a long-standing effort that dates back generations…

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