ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In an extraordinary move, the Asheville City Council has apologized for the North Carolina city's historic role in slavery, discrimination and denial of basic liberties to Black residents and voted to provide reparations to them and their descendants.
The 7-0 vote came the night of July 14.
"Hundreds of years of Black blood spilled that basically fills the cup we drink from today," said Councilman Keith Young, one of two African American members of the body and the measure's chief proponent.
I can understand this vote. Ashville is a huge hippy town. I was going to have our 50th anniversary at the Biltmore; glad I changed my mind.
Evanston, Illinois and Providence, RI have also begun the reparations process. Don't scoff. It could be coming to a community near you and soon.
Evanston, Illinois and Providence, RI have also begun the reparations process. Don't scoff. It could be coming to a community near you and soon.
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