1845 to 1870

LEON, Florida

Slavery, Race Relations, Apology to Slaves, Reparations for Slavery

Florida was the sixth state to apologize for slavery, along with Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey.[1]  In Florida, legislation has been considered to atone the vicious and inexcusable actions of slavery.  According to the article, Giving Slaves a Voice, Gary R. Mormino explains “one cannot begin to comprehend the history of Florida without understanding slavery.”[2] ...