Fulton Reparations Task Force unveils landmark report on centuries of harm
A new 600+ page study outlines economic, social and political impacts of slavery and discrimination, setting the stage for potential reparations recommendations.
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A new 600+ page study outlines economic, social and political impacts of slavery and discrimination, setting the stage for potential reparations recommendations.
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