Make It Plain with Mark Thompson

Dreisen Heath, a Researcher with Human Rights Watch, gave a memorable testimony at last week’s hearing on H.R. 40, which would create a commission on slavery reparations. In today’s episode she talks with Mark about her hopes for the future of H.R. 40 and seeing it leave the House for the first time in history (it’s been languishing there for decades). She also explains how the old arguments against reparations are now serving as a necessary reminder of why they are needed more than ever, and what the remaining threats against the bill are. And if we need help, is there international support? Learn more: www.hrw.org/reparationsnow Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy