Spike Lee attended the NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, California, and he made sure to send a message to everyone, including President Donald Trump.
Less than a month into his presidency, Trump has signed a bunch of executive orders.
Spike would love for him to sign another one that would greatly benefit Black Americans.
The prominent film director and die-hard New York Knicks fan wore a black jacket with huge words that said: “WE WANT OUR 40 ACRES AND A MULE.”
The jacket included “YES REPARATIONS” and “NO SUBTERFUGE” on the bottom.
The term is a reference to a promise made to former Black slaves that was revoked after the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, according to NPR.
Union General William Tecumseh Sherman made the promise in 1865, and it was meant to provide the former slaves with land and resources.
Clearly, Spike Lee wants Donald Trump to bring this action back to distribute wealth in the United States better.
Spike Lee Spoke On Kendrick Lamar Saying ’40 Acres and a Mule’ Line at the 2025 Super Bowl
While Kendrick Lamar was at the Super Bowl performing some of his major hits, there was one point when he said, : “it’s a cultural divide, I’m a get it on the floor. 40 acres and a mule, this is bigger than the music. They tried to rig the game, but you can’t fake influence.”
Many people were confused by it, but not Spike Lee.
He offered some insight into the historical reference he made.
“I Want To Thank My Brother Kendrick For The 40 Acres And A Mule Shoutout Which Has Been The Name Of My Production Company Since NYU Grad Film School,” Lee wrote alongside a clip of the performance.
“And I Want To Send A Special Shoutout To My Morehouse Brother Samuel Jackson Who Started This Super Bowl Halftime Extravaganza As Uncle Sam And You Might’ve Seen Him As Dolmedes In CHI-RAQ,” he continued, before explaining the term “40 acres and a mule.”
“The Term 40 Acres And A Mule Was A Proposal For Reparations To Former Enslaved African-Americans In The Aftermath Of The Civil War,” Lee wrote. “The Proposal Was Intended To Provide Land And Resources To Provide Land And Resources To Help Free People Achieve Economic Independence. This Promise Was Ultimately Broken. HAPPY BLACK HIS-HERSTORY
”
