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"16-year-old student accused of making the Snapchat post was charged with breach of peace, and a more controversial charge of "ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race," a misdemeanor offense unique to Connecticut."

What do our state legislatures think of this Connecticut law? What wasn't this student charged with a hate crime?

https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/21/us/connecticut-racist-snapchat-post/index.html

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/amphtml/amberjamieson/tulsa-race-massacre-survivors-capitol-hill?__twitter_impression=true

Three Tulsa Massacre Survivors Delivered Terrifying Testimony In Congress "I hear the screams. I live through the massacre every day," said 107-year-old Viola Fletcher.

The bill must include direct cash payments to the black American descendants of slavery with the intent to close the racial wealth gap.

House Panel Advances Bill to Study Reparations in Historic Vote The legislation, which would create a panel to consider reparations for slavery, is being considered as President Biden works to address racial inequity.