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Historical Accountability

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social-issues1 year ago•3 min saved

"Church of England Pressured to Increase Slavery Reparations Fund to £1bn"

The Church of England's £100m investment fund to address its historic ties to slavery is deemed "not enough" by a report, which recommends increasing the fund to at least £1bn. The fund aims to support black-led businesses focusing on education, economic empowerment, and better health outcomes. The report also calls for the Church to fully acknowledge its involvement in the slave trade and apologize for its historical denial of the humanity of black Africans. The Church has welcomed the report but has not committed to raising the fund to the recommended amount.

via BBC.com|

#church-of-england #historical-accountability #investment-fund

social-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Remembering the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing and honoring the lives lost"

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers a speech commemorating the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, urging Americans to confront and take ownership of the darkest parts of their past. She emphasizes the importance of understanding history to prevent the repetition of violence, hatred, and prejudice. Jackson highlights the dangers of forgetting atrocities and calls for the preservation of knowledge, truth, and history. Drawing a personal connection to the tragedy, she reflects on the loss of four young girls and the potential they had to break barriers and achieve greatness. Jackson also discusses her responsibility to inspire young people and uphold core constitutional values.

via CNN|

#16th-street-baptist-church-bombing #commemoration-speech #dark-parts-of-our-past