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HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty The city of Philadelphia has made a formal apology for unethical medical experiments that were performed on Black prisoners for decades. On Thursday, the city of Philadelphia made a public formal apology to those affected by unethical medical experiments conducted on them at the Holmesburg Prison for over two decades. “Without excuse, we formally and officially extend a sincere apology to those who were subjected to this inhumane and horrific abuse,” said Mayor Jim Kenney in the statement. “We are also sorry it took far too long to hear these words. To the families and loved ones across generations who have been impacted by this deplorable chapter in our city’s history, we are hopeful this formal apology brings you at least a ...