Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) has vetoed a bill that would have created a commission to study reparations for slavery and systemic racism. In a letter Friday, Moore said Maryland has already conducted similar studies and now must prioritize action to close racial wealth gaps and expand opportunities.
“I will always protect and defend the full history of African Americans,” wrote Moore, the state’s first Black governor. “But now is the time to focus on the work itself.”
The vetoed bill—backed by the Legislative Black Caucus—proposed potential reparations like formal apologies, debt relief, and tuition waivers. It passed the state House with a 101–36 vote. The Black Caucus condemned the veto, saying Moore missed a historic opportunity to lead on reparative justice.
Other states, including California and New York, have advanced reparations efforts, but no federal bill has passed. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Cory Booker have reintroduced legislation to create a federal reparations commission.
Source(s)
Discover more from News Facts Network
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
