About the Book
Since the end of the American slave era, the descendants of enslaved Africans remain among the most marginalized and underrepresented groups in the United States, ranking last in wealth and education. Most Black populations live in urban areas where other groups own the land and properties where they reside. This book introduces the African American Reparations Act of 2030. Who will receive reparations? How will it pass into law and then be implemented? African American Reparations handles those questions deftly as well as providing suggestions on how to build consensus among the U.S. government by engaging the American people in a national conversation.
About the Author
Bryant W. Holt has over 30 years of leadership experience in strategic planning, enterprise portfolio management, and continuous process improvement. He earned his Associate of Science degree in Applied Sciences from Wayne County Community College, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Olivet Nazarene University, and a Master of Science focused on Land Planning and Design from Columbia University in New York City. He is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architect, a certified member with the American Association of Airport Executives, as well as an experienced Six Sigma black belt and portfolio project management professional.
Mr. Holt served as the chief development officer, where he developed strategic business plans, written several white papers related to large hub commercial airports and mobility innovations, as well as led a comprehensive master for the 10th largest airport system in the United States.
He has a long history of community service, starting in his hometown of Detroit, MI as a community organizer, Newark, DE as a civic association president, and Jersey City, NJ where he was elected as district ward. Holt was also appointed by the Jersey City mayor to serve as commissioner of the environmental commission.
Mr. Holt and his wife, Shari Lynn Beasley Holt, have always dedicated their time to making a difference in their community, no matter where they call home. They have two sons, Bryant Vance Holt and Brendon Alexander Holt. Bryant is married to Alejandra Bueno-Galon Holt, and they have a son named Ra Beasley Holt.