City Council passes landmark legislation to acknowledge and address legacy of slavery, paving path for reparations in NYC * Brooklyn Paper
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"The reparations movement is often misunderstood as merely a call for compensation for the enslaved Africans who built this country and this city, but it is far more than that. It is a testament of our unwavering commitment to acknowledging and addressing the deep-rooted injustices that have plagued our society for centuries."
"This legislation is monumental. It acknowledges that the legacy of slavery still affects millions of New Yorkers today. It's not just about remembering our past but addressing the present injustices that stem from that history."
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