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Georgetown Continues Support as Jesuits, Descendants of Enslaved Form Foundation


Georgetown University
Date Published: March 15, 2021
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With the ongoing support and active participation of Georgetown, the Jesuits and Descendants of the 272 enslaved individuals sold in 1838 by the Maryland Province of Jesuits have established a new charitable foundation focused on racial healing and educational advancement.
The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation will take a leading role in addressing the legacies of enslavement in the United States and its impact on families and communities today.
“The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation represents an extraordinary vision of racial healing and transformation,” says President John J. DeGioia. “At Georgetown, and across higher education, we share a vital role in supporting the vision of this Foundation.” ....

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