178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It
Why This Matters
Key context: Max Mathiasin, a centrist lawmaker who has championed the push to repeal the “Code Noir,” speaking in Paris in May during a debate on the subject. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Max Mathiasin, a centrist lawmaker who has championed the push to repeal the “Code Noir,” speaking in Paris in May during a debate on the subject.
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