Wed Sep 18 03:10:33 UTC 2024: ## VP Harris Dodges Reparations Question in NABJ Interview
**PHILADELPHIA** – Vice President Kamala Harris offered a non-committal response when asked about her stance on reparations for slavery during a high-profile interview with the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday.
While Harris acknowledged the “generational impact” of slavery, redlining, and Jim Crow laws, she declined to state whether she would create a commission to study reparations if she were president. Instead, she emphasized the need to “speak truth” about history and highlighted the role of Congress in leading any substantial discussions on reparations.
Harris, who co-sponsored a bill to study slavery and potential reparations while serving as a Senator, emphasized the need for public dialogue and education on the topic. She suggested that Congress, through its hearings and public engagement, would ultimately be better suited to address the issue.
Her response comes amidst a national debate on reparations, sparked by a growing movement advocating for financial compensation for the descendants of enslaved people. While Harris indirectly referenced Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ controversial stance on teaching slavery in schools, she refrained from explicitly endorsing any specific proposal or action.
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