The first US congressional hearing in ten years was held on the 19th of June to debate compensation for the descendants of slaves.
A bill proposing potential reparations for descendants of slaves was presented for debate during a U.S. House subcommittee hearing.
Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, who is a presidential candidate, said the US is yet to truly acknowledge and grapple with the racism and white supremacy that tainted this country.