Should the US pay African Americans reparations for slavery

It’s funny, this question really struck a nerve. Not your fault, or even an unreasonable question. Other groups, like Native Americans, have received reparations for the things that were done to them and taken from them. I admit, I blocked a few people because of their replies here, and if I could’ve seen some of those replying to the poll, probably would’ve blocked many more. I don’t know if they realize what happened, don’t believe it or are really that cruel as people.
But I do know this:
During Reconstruction the idea of reparations was kicked around with the proposal of giving the newly freed slaves per family a parcel of land to work and a mule—a considerably smaller number of people than today. But the government did not follow through and in their zeal to mollify the defeated South they allowed some of the personal freedoms that had been won to be taken away.

The descendants of the slaves didn’t even receive an apology from the U.S. until the 21st century.
Personally, I don’t think a monetary amount would be possible now without bankrupting the country. And to whom would it go ? Just like everybody “became” Native American when stipends and scholarships became available, I’m pretty certain blonde-haired, blue-eyed African Americans would be coming out of the woodwork if money were suddenly involved.
Because among the disadvantages of slavery were laws prohibiting the education of slaves, and later Jim Crow restricting blacks from attending many schools or colleges, free or affordable college or trade school might still make sense towards some kind of redress. My slave ancestors made certain that their children went to school; I’m a third generation college graduate. Education has pulled a lot of people out of poverty. Only a small percentage would want or even need to take advantage of that type of program. But I suspect it might be considered more “fair” and have a longer term impact than handing everyone a check.
Just a thought.
(edit, grammar)