It always makes me happy when states apologize for the institution of slavery and the mistreatment that accompanies it.  I get especially inspired when faraway places, like Peru, apologizes for centuries of African-centered abuse.  If you haven't guessed by now the Peruvian government decided to apologize for the horrors endured by its Afro-Peruvian population. Several years ago I was a wide-eyed student of the world. I also thought Latin America was a racism-free zone.  I know, I was a youngin and believed countries of color loved people of color.  However, during a month-long trip to Venezuela I learned very quickly that the so-called Black Venezuleans were sequestered in "ghettos", profiled by the police, and the headline story in Caracas primetime news.  I just hope Peru's apology sends a message to all of Latin America.  And, just maybe, there will be less bleached-skinned Sammy Sosas in the world.

Thoughts?