Contrary to belief – HR40 does not give every Black person a check


Despite what is regularly reported the House of Representative have been busy creating legislation, holding hearings and seeking solutions to benefit the lives of all Americans.

Today, was a hearing on HR 40.  It was not a day where all black people where given checks.  What is was as the nation celebrates Juneteenth was a hearing to determine if a commission is warranted to study the issue of Reparations.

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 19: Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates testifies during a hearing on slavery reparations held by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties on June 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. The subcommittee debated the H.R. 40 bill, which proposes a commission be formed to study and develop reparation proposals for African-Americans. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 18: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to the media after attending the Republican weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill June 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. McConnell spoke on several topics including Iran and compensation for 911 responders. Additionally he displayed his sheer ignorance regarding the issue of Reparations by claiming he had nothing to do with slavery. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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