Repeal of Black Code: France acknowledges colonial past

French Parliament officially repeals the Black Code, colonial slavery legislation, acknowledging historical crimes.

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Essonne green party deputy, descendant of slaves, expresses pride in this symbolic but long-overdue decision.

The legislative act marks progress in reconciling France with traumatic colonial memories.

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