In this History Beat, Anthony Mitchell uncovers the hidden history of tipping in America. What many see as a gesture of generosity began as a tool of exploitation—denying Black workers fair wages after slavery. Through history, law, and listener voices, we trace how tipping was built on racial inequality and why its legacy still affects millions of workers today.

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