Racism Conference
As part of NPR's coverage of the World Conference Against Racism, which begins Friday in South Africa, NPR's Cheryl Corley provides the background on the debate over reparations for slavery. Proponents believe that African-Americans deserve some kind of compensation for what their ancestors endured. Opponents say that paying reparations for slavery would poison race relations in the United States. (8:59) Check out NPR News' comprehensive coverage of the UN's World Conference Against Racism.
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