Descendants of slaves connected to Georgetown will get admissions preference.
Except from the linked article:
"The most appropriate ways for us to redress the participation of our predecessors in the institution of slavery is to address the manifestations of the legacy of slavery in our time," DeGioia said.
The effort includes holding a Mass of reconciliation and creating an institute for the study of slavery.
Georgetown will offer an advantage in admissions to descendants of slaves with links to the school, the statement said. It did not give details, but said applicants would get the "same consideration we give members of the Georgetown community," usually a term for descendants of alumni."
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-districtofcolumbia-georgetown-slaves-idUSKCN11755J
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