No More Apologies for Slavery, Please

But amends are still past due for what’s happened since.

Louis Gossett Jr. and LeVar Burton in the 1977 miniseries Roots (Photo: ABC)

Two weeks ago, I received an apology I wasn’t expecting. To be completely honest, it was one I never even wanted.

“I’m sorry for what my ancestors did to your ancestors,” the man facing me said.