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Charleston Slavery Apology

IN THE NEWS


POST AND COURIER:

It’s official: Charleston apologizes for its role in slavery

Why Charleston’s slavery apology barely passed City Council

Vote on Charleston’s slavery apology reveals just how divided City Council is on race

Buckley column: Apologizing for slavery is the least we can do


NEW YORK TIMES:

Charleston Apologizes for City’s Role in Slave Trade

CNN:

Charleston, where 40% of all US slaves entered the country, finally apologizes for its role in the slave trade

WASHINGTON POST:

South Carolina city council OKs slavery apology resolution

City where many slaves entered US to apologize for slavery

NPR – NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO:

Charleston, Key Port For Slaves In America, Apologizes And Meditates On Racism Today

NEWSWEEK:

Slaver in America: Charleston, Where Almost Half of Slaves Entered the U.S., May Issue Apology More Than a Century Later

THE STATE:

Because of ‘the atrocities of the past,’ Charleston officially apologizes for slavery

THE HUFFINGTON POST:

Charleston Formally Apologizes For Its Role In Slavery

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