Comments on: Senate passes apology for slavery

By: Carlos Vives Jones

Carlos Vives Jones — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:29:12 +0000

I agree. I am African-Nicaraguan. My Grand parents were in route to the U.S. to be trade when their ship sunk on the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua. I truely believe that apology does nothing for my current situation. I would like some reparation too. In fact our whole community in Bluefields, Zelaya, Nicaragua want reparation too.

By: Eileen Hubin

Eileen Hubin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:36:49 +0000

I am white, and I agree with Rebecca W. A simple apology is easy, and though it’s a beginning, it is not nearly enough.

By: Rebecca W

Rebecca W — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:16:21 +0000

Altough vague, this apology is appreciated and a long time coming. I do beleive that America must come to temrms with the fact that this country was built on the backs of slaves. What amazes me still today is how they ignore the issue that blacks in this country deserve reparation. That is the beginning of what is due to us. The simple fact, this country negates that African Americanns continue to face inequality futher proves that African Americans will never be treated equal. Yes we hav ea black president, but that changes nothing. Look how long we had to wait for that.I am a angry 28 year old African American woman who wants to see justice. So many other ethnic groups received reparation so why not us. Is it becasue we continue to be miss treated. America will never be willing to face the wrong they have done. This truly saddens me.