Saturday, February 24, 2007

Virginia Legislators Vote to Apologize for Slavery (11:46 pm)

Larry O’Dell for AP reports:

RICHMOND, Va. — Meeting on the grounds of the former Confederate Capitol, the Virginia General Assembly voted unanimously Saturday to express “profound regret” for the state’s role in slavery.

Sponsors of the resolution say they know of no other state that has apologized for slavery, although Missouri lawmakers are considering such a measure. The resolution does not carry the weight of law but sends an important symbolic message, supporters said.

posted by Brian Zick

Reader Comments

How foolish. No slaves left to apologize to.

Interesting article in the local paper here about a black fellow who owned numerous black slaves in Tennessee, from circa 1800-1850.

Why don’t we concentrate on helping the poor, whatever color they may be?

posted by rocco on 2-26-07 at 9:05 AM

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