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Slavery: See Which New State Has Acknowledged Dark Past

 
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Connecticut is the second northern state to apologize for slavery and other racist actions following New Jersey last year, according to the Hartford Courant. Lawmakers unanimously voted for the resolution, similar to one passed by five southern states.—CJ

Do you think state apologies for slavery are a good thing or too little too late?