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The resolution also emphasised that reparation claims "represent a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs against Africans and people of African descent".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Britain and EU countries advanced similar arguments while acknowledging the wrongs of slavery.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“This connects communities that were previously divided by redlining, and helps to connect communities that were divided through those historic wrongs to job opportunities, to healthcare centers and support,” Horvath said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Then, toward the end of the decade, Superman came on the scene as a comic-book hero devoted to righting wrongs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

It is easy now to admit my wrongs, even to this proud sister, for I no longer fear the consequences of speaking truth.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein