Legislation Details

File #: 26-4927    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/20/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/30/2026 Final action: 7/30/2026
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution in support of the United Nations resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
Attachments: 1. 4a. UN Resolution Slavery RESOLUTION.pdf

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution in support of the United Nations resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.

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Background and Discussion:

On March 25, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution (A/80/L) declaring the transatlantic slave trade and racialized chattel slavery as "the gravest crime against humanity". Sponsored by Ghana, the resolution passed with 123 votes, urging reparatory justice, official apologies, and addressing enduring legacies of racism.

 

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  3. Make our economy more inclusive.

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Anticipated Court Date: 7/30/2026

 

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Stephen Saloom, Policy Director, Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

Attachments (if applicable): Resolution