New Jersey moved Thursday toward becoming the first Northern state to apologize for slavery under a measure approved by a legislative committee.
"This bill does nothing more than say New Jersey is sorry for its shameful past," said Assemblyman William Payne, D-Essex, sponsor of the proposal that would express "profound regret" for New Jersey's role in slavery.
The apology -- proposed as a resolution used to express the Legislature's opinion without requiring action by the governor -- is set for a final vote Monday in the Assembly, though the Senate hasn't scheduled action on it.
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