Yale Formally Apologizes for Historical Ties to Slavery

Yale University acknowledges its past connections to slavery and announces initiatives for future amends.

Yale University issued a formal apology for its historical connections to slavery, recognizing the contributions and experiences of enslaved people to the university's history.
The apology accompanies the release of 'Yale and Slavery: A History,' a book detailing the university's ties to slavery, authored by Pulitzer-prize-winning professor David W. Blight.
Yale announced a series of initiatives aimed at addressing its historical ties to slavery, including educational programs and partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities.
The university's oldest building, Connecticut Hall, was partly constructed using the labor of enslaved people, highlighting the deep-rooted connections to slavery.
Yale joins other prominent universities in confronting their legacies of slavery and racism, with similar efforts seen at Harvard, Princeton, and Brown.