By Rep. John Conyers (Click here to view the entire issue) The lingering effects of slavery have been a continuing issue within the African American community for many years. All of us are painfully aware of the damage racism did to African Americans as it expressed itself through slavery, racial segregation and discrimination. A national movement has emerged in favor of … [Read more...] about “The Proposed Reparations Study Commission” by Rep. John Conyers (July-August 1994 P&R Issue)
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Symposium: The Reparations Question (July-August 1994 P&R Issue)
A discussion of proposals for reparations to the black community for the injustices of slavery, and an alternative proposal. Part One: How to make white America comprehend and come to grips with the legacy of slavery? Is this a necessary precondition to dealing with, and perhaps ending, current institutionalized racism, segregated housing, school and employment patterns, and … [Read more...] about Symposium: The Reparations Question (July-August 1994 P&R Issue)
