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  • US apologizes for slavery

    US apologizes for slavery

    31.07.2008

    CNN: US House apologizes for slavery, Jim Crow injustices

    “The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolutionapologizing to African-Americans for slavery and the era of Jim Crow.The nonbinding resolution, which passed on a voice vote, wasintroduced by Rep. Steve Cohen, a white lawmaker who represents amajority black district in Memphis, Tennessee.” (07/29/08)