New York Episcopal churches apologize, explore reparations for role in slave trade

The Episcopal Diocese of New York says it is committing $1.1 million toward addressing systemic racism and is launching a reparations commission.

A jurisdiction of Episcopal churches in New York is taking action and apologizing for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

The Episcopal Diocese of New York said it is committing $1.1 million toward addressing systemic racism and is launching a reparations commission to continue accountability and education efforts regarding the impacts of slavery, per today!

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