Search Results: keywords:"slavery history"

  • S. 728 — To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
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    S. 728 proposes the creation of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York City. The museum aims to serve as a tribute to enslaved Africans buried at the historic site, explore the cultural traditions they brought with them, and examine the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about making a special museum in New York City to remember and honor enslaved Africans and explore their history and culture. It talks about how the government will help pay for it, but some people worry about how much money it will cost and who's in charge.

  • H. R. 1568 — To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,762

    H. R. 1568 proposes the creation of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York City. The museum aims to honor enslaved Africans and African Americans buried at the African Burial Ground, explore African cultural heritage, and study the history...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to build a special museum in New York City to remember and learn about Africans and African Americans who were enslaved and buried there. It gives money to help build the museum and says how some people will help make it happen.