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Truth and Reconciliation American Style
Filed Under Black/African American Issues, Crime/Hate Crimes, Race and Racism, U.S. History, Uncategorized by Rachel
In this video, former Klu Klux Klan member Owen Wilson discusses his apology to congressman John Lewis. The story is very powerful, and it’s a classic feel-good redemption story.
On the one hand, it is really nice to see someone come around and realize the error of their ways. On the other hand, it’s sad that we don’t have more people from Mr. Wilson’s generation (and other generations) coming forward to apologize for their roles in these historic events.
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