Recognizes the Clotilda's historical significance, condemns U.S. involvement in the Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledges its impact on African.
The bill recognizes the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to arrive in the United States in 1860, and the 110 enslaved Africans it brought. It condemns the U.S. role in the Atlantic slave trade and acknowledges its lasting harm on African Americans. The resolution also highlights the importance of Africatown and urges support for its preservation. It encourages the Architect of the Capitol to establish a memorial on Capitol Grounds to honor the Clotilda and all victims of the slave trade.
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