act of contrition

The work is an act of contrition for mistakes he initially made and a deeply felt caution to all who report and read breaking news.

“Ultimately, actions will speak louder than words but this initial act of contrition is welcome.”

The president said that while he welcomed plans by the family to acknowledge what he called the sins of the past, it also implies “an acknowledgement of the cruel nature of African enslavement and indentureship in Guyana and an act of contrition that paves the way for justice. The Gladstone family has admitted that it benefited from African enslavement and indentureship on the Demerara and other plantations owned by its patriarch, John Gladstone.”

An act of contrition by President Joe Biden, he said, “would do wonders not only to consolidate the strength of the bilateral relationship, … it would also do wonders for America’s reputation in the wider region and world.”

Florida’s planned ban has effectively upended the College Board’s act of contrition and social repair.