Cori Bush pushes for $14 trillion in reparations for black people
by Jack Birle, Breaking News Reporter |
May 17, 2023 04:45 PM
Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) announced a push for $14 trillion worth of reparations for black people who are descendants of slaves.
Bush's push for reparations at the federal level comes as states and cities across the country are exploring giving black residents reparations, including an $800 billion proposal out of California.
The resolution introduced by Bush would hold that the country "has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States," per a draft obtained by the Washington Post.
"H.R. 40 is the pathway for the governmental framework that will help restore national balance and unity in terms of wealth, healthcare, education, housing, and the criminal justice system. By passing H.R. 40, Congress can start a movement toward the national reckoning we need to bridge racial divides," Bush said at a press conference outside the Capitol.
"Reparations are ultimately about respect, reconciliation, and healing, and the hope that one day Americans of all backgrounds can walk together toward a more just future. Congress can start a movement toward the national reckoning we need to build a bridge for racial divides," she continued.
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) was also on hand to announce the resolution and tweeted that she was "proud" to support Bush's resolution.
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