French parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code

France abolished slavery in 1848, but the Code Noir was never formally eliminated as a law. The vote is seen as a significant step in addressing France's colonial past.

France abolished slavery in 1848, but the Code Noir was never formally eliminated as a law. The vote is seen as a significant step in addressing France's colonial past.

France abolished slavery in 1848, but the Code Noir was never formally eliminated as a law. The vote is seen as a significant step in addressing France's colonial past.