Delaware To Officially Apologize For Slavery
Delaware Governor Jack Markell is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the 13th Amendment with a resolution to officially apologize for slavery.
“We must publicly and candidly acknowledge the lasting damage of past sins – damage that continues to reverberate more than 150 years after the abolition of slavery,” Markell told worshippers at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Wilmington, Delaware, his office said.
The ratification of the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially ended U.S. slavery on Dec. 6, 1865.
Markell made the comments at a time of heightened debate and protests in the United States over racial equality in response to police violence involving minorities.
Markell, a Democrat, unveiled a joint resolution on Sunday – which will be considered by the Democrat-controlled legislature in 2016 – to officially condemn and apologize for Delaware’s role in slavery.
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The Original Just Me December 6th, 2015 at 19:24
WOW, that really came in from LEFT field. Not a Bad idea though. I like it. it seems to grow on you.
Americaner Than Thou December 6th, 2015 at 19:32
You’d think the Party of Lincoln™ would embrace such declarations.
labman57 December 6th, 2015 at 19:34
There will likely be a whole bunch of pissed off Confederate flag-waving folks in southern Delaware.
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 19:37
that’s what those explosions are. i thought it was a little too early to celebrate new years. wow.
nayantara158 December 7th, 2015 at 01:59
Suzanne McFly December 6th, 2015 at 20:15
Good start, hopefully policies will be created to work towards ending institutional racism.
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 20:36
have you checked out the games from bigfishgame… com
Suzanne McFly December 6th, 2015 at 21:34
No, what games are you talking about?
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 21:41
i’m sorry. i can’t remember now who was playing a hidden object game, that was needing my help. i thought it was you. that’s why i replied to you that way.
Suzanne McFly December 6th, 2015 at 21:46
I was thinking their was a racist game on bigfish, I was going to be pissed. I play some of those games, I almost canceled my subscription lol.
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 22:09
i don’t know anything about that. what’s your favorite?
Suzanne McFly December 6th, 2015 at 22:44
Right now I am addicted to the Delicious Emily games. Which ones do you play?
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 22:52
i have every one of delicious’ games. they just came out with a game for Angie!!!! i played it last night. it’s a trial version and you give feedback so they can determine if they should come out with a full version.
Suzanne McFly December 6th, 2015 at 22:56
I have done the feedback’s but it is always on those hidden object games that I don’t even really like much. How was the game you played?
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 23:10
awesome!
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 22:52
oh and Angie’s game, it’s got some serious adult twist going on.
Suzanne McFly December 6th, 2015 at 22:57
OMG, a pervy game? Lol, well it is the world we live in.
whatthe46 December 6th, 2015 at 23:09
well, it’s about an affair that he may or may not having. i;m speaking of angie’s husband. you’ve got to check it out.
Suzanne McFly December 7th, 2015 at 07:17
Well if it is going through testing it isn’t available yet, right? What is the name?
rg9rts December 7th, 2015 at 01:37
time to wash the hair
whatthe46 December 7th, 2015 at 01:46
done and done. under the dryer done. now, it’s the setting and wrapping. i’ve got at least 20 mins left to do that. only because i’m breaking to talk to you all. lol
fahvel December 7th, 2015 at 12:15
a bit late though.
Suzanne McFly December 7th, 2015 at 18:04
Better late than never.