Title: The Space Traders by Derrick Bell

Category: Literature

Synopsis: "The Space Traders" is a science fiction short story by Derrick Bell that explores themes of racism, exploitation, and the value of human life in a hypothetical scenario. The story presents a dystopian vision where the United States, struggling with economic and environmental crises, agrees to trade its Black citizens to extraterrestrials in exchange for gold, safe nuclear power, and technology to clean up the environment.