2002: Chicago passes “The Slavery Era Disclosure Ordinance,”

At the urging of Ald. Dorothy Tillman, Chicago passes “The Slavery Era Disclosure Ordinance,” requiring business involved in city contracts to determine whether they profited from slavery.

To:

African Americans

From:

Chicago

Year of Apology:

2002

Footnote:

Miller, Sabrina and Gary Washburn. “New Chicago law requires firms to tell slavery links.” Chicago Tribune. October 3, 2002.