Panelists Discuss Racism’s Effects on Territories

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Panelists Discuss Racism’s Effects on Territories

The relationship between the United States and its territories is “rooted in systemic racism,” said Neil Weare, an advocate for full citizenship rights, as he opened a virtual panel discussion on the subject Wednesday night.

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