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Steve Cohen: By passing H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposal for African Americans Act, this country can…

On the recordMay 18, 2021
By passing H.R. 40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposal for African Americans Act, this country can finally recognize the full humanity of Black Tulsans.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Advocates for reparations through proposed legislation to acknowledge Black Tulsans' humanity.

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