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Support for Black Reparations Grows in Congress

February 27, 2020

A push for a federal conversation about reparations for slavery in America is receiving unprecedented support in Congress.

Now sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), the resolution currently has the support of 125 co-sponsors in the House. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici signed on in April, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer in May.

Issues:Civil Rights