Civil rights activists unanimously vote to present reparations resolution to Maryland officials.
July 11, 2023, 10:33 PMThe Caucus of African American Leaders voted unanimously Tuesday evening to present a reparations resolution to Maryland officials, seeking programs to address the damage of slavery among Black Maryland residents.
“I’m inspired,” said Carl Snowden, the convenor of the caucus, which is composed of Black organizations, elected officials and activists, in a statement to ABC News following the vote. "This is the time to energize, mobilize, and organize people of goodwill to make this happen.” The resolution will be presented to Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley next week, and then to Gov. Wes Moore and Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman in August.
“What we're hoping is that those elected officials would agree that this is important,” Snowden said in an interview with ABC News the morning of the vote. Part of asking them “to look at this issue is they will undoubtedly appoint a committee or commission, which would have the responsibility of looking at the local jurisdictions in the state and determine the best way to move forward," he added.
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