A Jesuit statue is seen in front of Freedom Hall, formerly named Mulledy Hall, on the Georgetown University campus in Washington. Georgetown University and two theological seminaries have announced plans for reparations to benefit descendants of the enslaved people who played a role in the institutions’ success. At least 56 universities have joined a University of Virginia-led consortium, Universities Studying Slavery, to explore their ties to slavery and share research and strategies. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
