From the UnAmerican-Statesman
Adler added his voice to those of mayors in cities throughout the country calling on federal leaders to build a national program of restitution for descendants of slaves that would help address the wealth gap between Black Americans that has widened across generations.
"We must also do the work here. We would not be alone in this work. Cities around the country (Asheville, Providence, Durham, Tulsa and others) are owning up to the physical, emotional and economic violence visited upon people of color by the communities they call home," Adler said.
Adler asked City Council members to begin planning a path toward restitution, saying there has already been movement in that direction and city leaders should support those trying to push the initiative forward.
"It will require us to be intentional about addressing our history and righting the wrongs. It is the work of saying Black lives matter," he said.
Adler added his voice to those of mayors in cities throughout the country calling on federal leaders to build a national program of restitution for descendants of slaves that would help address the wealth gap between Black Americans that has widened across generations.
"We must also do the work here. We would not be alone in this work. Cities around the country (Asheville, Providence, Durham, Tulsa and others) are owning up to the physical, emotional and economic violence visited upon people of color by the communities they call home," Adler said.
Adler asked City Council members to begin planning a path toward restitution, saying there has already been movement in that direction and city leaders should support those trying to push the initiative forward.
"It will require us to be intentional about addressing our history and righting the wrongs. It is the work of saying Black lives matter," he said.