Tag Archives: The Case for Reparations

Reparations Hearing | The Anointed Opening Statement of Ta-Nehisi Coates

Posted on June 19, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

God Is In This Ta-Nehisi Coates words were like King David’s slingshot against Goliath… Author Ta-Nehisi Coates told lawmakers at a House committee hearing that the debate over reparations is “a dilemma of inheritance.” Coates called out Senate Majority Leader … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | House hearing on reparations for slavery set for next week

Posted on June 13, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON (AP) — The topic of reparations for slavery is headed to Capitol Hill for its first hearing in more than a decade with writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and actor Danny Glover set to testify before a House panel. The House … Continue reading →

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