Posts - Bill - S 728 African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
senate 02/25/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York City, honoring the legacy of the enslaved Africans and early African Americans buried at this historic site. This museum will explore the profound cultural heritage and history of slavery, fostering greater understanding and dialogue about the past while serving as a place for education and reflection.
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S 728 - African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
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moderate 02/25/2025
A museum like this can foster understanding if we're all willing to learn from it.
moderate 02/25/2025
This is a step forward, but let's also focus on current issues that need addressing.
right-leaning 02/25/2025
Let's not forget that unifying our country means acknowledging all of its history, not just parts.
left-leaning 02/25/2025
Finally, we're giving long-overdue recognition to the buried history of African Americans.
right-leaning 02/25/2025
Another federal project in NYC? How about we focus on reducing the national deficit instead?
moderate 02/25/2025
Honoring history is important, but let's ensure taxpayer funding is spent wisely.
left-leaning 02/25/2025
It's about time we honor those who were forced to build this nation with their lives.
right-leaning 02/25/2025
Should federal funds really be used for more museums when infrastructure is crumbling?
left-leaning 02/25/2025
This museum stands as a necessary reminder of the enduring legacy of systemic racism.