In historic move, North Carolina city approves reparations for Black residents

[littlemissmartypants]

In historic move, North Carolina city approves reparations for Black residents

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/15/asheville-passes-reparations-black-residents-historic/5441792002/

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In an extraordinary move, the Asheville City Council has apologized for the North Carolina city's historic role in slavery, discrimination and denial of basic liberties to Black residents and voted to provide reparations to them and their descendants.

The 7-0 vote came the night of July 14.

"Hundreds of years of Black blood spilled that basically fills the cup we drink from today," said Councilman Keith Young, one of two African American members of the body and the measure's chief proponent.

"It is simply not enough to remove statutes. Black people in this country are dealing with issues that are systemic in nature."

The unanimously passed resolution does not mandate direct payments. Instead, it will make investments in areas where Black residents face disparities.

More at the link.

[TexasTowelie]

1. I was about to post this story when I looked down the list and see that you made it here first.

It will be interesting to monitor the results of this action.

[littlemissmartypants]

2. Thanks for your help. I am with you on watching this.

I hope it goes well and maybe even proves to be a template for other actions elsewhere. Wouldn't that be something!


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