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Delaware General Assembly (United States)

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Statement TypeApology
Date of Statement10/02/2016
Issuing BodyWestern Government/City/Municipal Authority
Apology & Regret StatementsThe resolution goes through the normal strands of an apology statement and mentions those of 7 other states. The apology is on behalf of the citizens of Deleware for the state’s involvement in slavery and Jim crow. It further apologizes to the enslaved and descendants. It elaborates a commitment toward prevailing against discrimination, racial healing amongst all delewareans, and the promotion of reconciliation and healing.
Verification Sourcehttps://www.vox.com/2016/2/11/10965548/delaware-slavery
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