Maryland HJ8 apologizes for the state's role in racial terror lynchings and commits to reparative actions.
Maryland HJ8 apologizes for the state's complicity and negligence in racial terror lynchings, including the murder of victims, failure to provide equal protection, and dehumanization of Black Marylanders. The bill acknowledges the breakdown in trust between Black Marylanders and law enforcement and commits to taking reparative actions as recommended by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The state also recognizes the resilience of Black families and communities harmed by these acts and their legacies.
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