Is America ready to tackle its history of
slavery and possible reparations for Black people? The longest serving
member of Congress believes it's time for constructive dialogue and
action.
"I'm not giving up," said Rep. John Conyers
(D-Mich.) who hosted a Capitol Hill briefing recently that drew
activists, legal experts, scholars, politicos and community leaders from
across the country. "Slavery is a blemish on this nation's history, and
until it is formally addressed, our country's story will remain marked
by this blight."
Since 1989, Conyers'—a lawyer and ranking member
of the House Judiciary Committee—has repeatedly introduced—HR. 40—a
bill that would establish a commission to examine the institution of
slavery in the U.S. and its early colonies, and recommend appropriate
remedies.
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Source: NBC News
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