Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologize for family’s slavery links
- Posted on April 19, 2026
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Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologize for family’s slavery links
A man in his 80s on Saturday issued what is believed to be the first formal apology by someone in France for their family’s role in transatlantic slavery, saying he hoped others – including the government – would follow.
