Yale University Issues Formal Apology for Historical Ties to Slavery

Following years of research, Yale acknowledges its past connections to slavery and announces initiatives to address its legacy.

Yale University formally apologized for its historical connections to slavery, following a comprehensive investigation initiated over three years ago.
The apology is accompanied by the release of a detailed history of the university's ties to slavery and steps to make amends, including support for public education in New Haven.
Yale's initiatives include funding for training public school teachers, expanding research partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, and a significant new investment to be announced.
Unlike Harvard's $100 million commitment to a Legacy of Slavery Fund, Yale has not disclosed an amount for its initiatives.
The Yale and Slavery Research Project, led by historian David W. Blight, aims to present the university's history honestly, highlighting the contributions of enslaved people to Yale's history.