Helena Monteiro da Costa’s father was brought from Angola to Brazil as a slave in the 19th century. Next year the 99-year-old hopes she can take part in a first-of-its-kind cruise making the reverse journey back to her father’s homeland. “My father was enslaved and he obeyed … everything they (the enslavers) told him to … Read more
The Alameda County Reparations Commission received a two-year extension but will have fewer resources to create an action plan to address systemic racism. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 5, 2024 at 5:55 a.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more
Gov. Hochul signs legislation to create slavery reparations commission Gov. Hochul signs legislation to create slavery reparations commission 02:21 NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul signed historic racial justice legislation on Tuesday, creating a committee to consider reparations for slavery. The new law authorizes the creation of a community commission that will study the history of … Read more
