2 Churches Call for Study of Slave Reparations
Associated Press
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) approved a resolution Monday supporting a federal commission to study reparations for slavery.
The resolution, adopted at a joint convention of the two predominantly white churches, asked members to meet congressional representatives about forming a reparations commission and issuing a formal apology for slavery.
In May, the General Board of the Disciples of Christ, headquartered in Indianapolis, issued a formal apology for slavery.
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