Leid Stories--Reparations and Revonciliation: Two Different ’Official’ Responses--06.20.19

House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing yesterday on H.R. 40, urging a definitive resolution on reparations for descendants of black slaves. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has openly expressed opposition to any attempt at reparations.   

California  Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democrat) says it's time to admit to the state's history of genocide against indigenous people. Many Native American leaders welcomed Newsom's statement.