Alongside the release of history professor David Blight’s book on “Yale and Slavery: A History” on Friday, the University formally apologized for the role slavery played in the institution and its early leaders’ lives. In response, Yale has announced a set of actions, some of which were first announced in the previous two years, to acknowledge the school’s ties to the institution of slavery.
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Yale University issued a formal apology on Friday over its past connections to slavery. The Ivy League school became the latest institution to apologize for its connections to slavery after spending years researching the subject. “Today, on behalf of Yale University, we recognize our university’s historical role in and associations with slavery, as well as…
Yale University on Friday became the latest institution to apologize for its connections to slavery, and announced efforts that officials hope will help dismantle some of the lasting effects of this h.