Speaking at an NAACP convention, Sen. Bernie Sanders said he felt there was a better way to deal with the trauma caused by slavery than reparations.
“Here’s my fear about reparations, and I understand the issue, and I’m on board the legislation that will study the issue,” he said. “Here’s my fear: The Congress gives the African American community a $20,000 check, and says, ‘Thank you, that took care of slavery, we don’t have to worry about anything more.’ I think that’s wrong, I want to build, rebuild the distressed communities in America,” Sanders said.
The crowd erupted in applause. Sanders added that supports Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s H.R. 40 Bill to study reparations.
