Many white Americans argue that reparations are unjust against them. It was their ancestors who committed the evil act of slavery, so why should they have to pay? This is the argument of the uneducated. 98% of loans secured by the federal government until 1968 were given to white homeowners, proving that white middle class has always been handed things that black Americans were deprived of. Black Americans in history had to deal with their prosperous communities and businesses being burned down as well as not being paid back taxes for the times that they had to send their kids to special schools as they were barred from attending local public schools. White Americans throughout history have started with a leg up in the economical climate. Paying reparations would only serve to put white and black Americans on the same playing field and provide economical equality, allowing everyone the same chances and opportunities in life. Those against reparations argue that it is too outdated now and modern day society is far too removed from the era of slavery within the United States. They argue that everyone is dead and that no one alive personally knew anyone enslaved. However, the fight for reparations dates back to those who were enslaved. Martin Luther King’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech brings awareness to reparations and pushes the enactment of this. Americans only now for the first time are considering the idea of reparations due to the political climate of having the first ever black president and the death of George Floyd. It is easy to feel as though we are too removed from slavery and our ancestors for reparations to apply in the modern day. However, with enough research it is apparent that these reparations are long owed and necessary.