Reparations

The concept of making reparations to the descendants of slaves comes on the 400th anniversary of the first slave landing on American soil. While it could take many forms, the most talked about strategy would be paying their descendants money. source
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My apology resolution passed house in 2008.Senate passed one that added clause,”this shall have no effect on reparations” in the next Congress.#apology https://t.co/7iIWJ9H2q2

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Recognizing Juneteenth and studying reparations are two important steps to reckoning with our country's history of systemic racism. I am a proud cosponsor of HR 40, federal legislation to establish a committee to study reparations to take similar steps on the national level. https://t.co/AIpuGxuV8P

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Rep. Alma Adams
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This #Juneteenth, we can’t sleep on the harms and damage of slavery continue to this day. Since last year, I’ve been a cosponsor of H.R. 40, to establish a commission to study reparations for the institution of slavery. https://t.co/kp74NFxhnb

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DETAILS:

AGAINST Republicans

Most Republicans are opposed to cash reparations.

FOR Democrats

The Democratic party is roughly split. Nearly half support giving cash reparations to the descendants of slaves. Roughly half oppose cash reparations.