Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Friday he will veto a measure to create a commission to study potential slavery reparations in the state, saying that while it was a difficult decision, the issue already has been studied and now is the time “to focus on the work itself.

Maryland’s Black Governor Wes Moore Vetoes Reparations Study Bill — And Supporters Are Asking, “What in the World?”

While the reparations bill was one of 23 vetoes issued by Moore, it ignited a firestorm of criticism of Moore's decision from other Black leaders in the state