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What is up with people apologizing for their ancestors?

Someone who was white recently apologized to me for what my ancestors had to endure during the US colonial period. They were very apologetic for it too, “I am SO sorry for how our ancestors treated your people” Wtf? 😂 That apology means nothing to me because it’s completely unnecessary. It’s been centuries since then! Apologizing for it when you yourself had nothing to do with it is just ridiculous at this point. Do they honestly believe they’re doing me or my ancestors any favors?

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SW-User

It’s still nice, I’d say
One time a French woman apologized for the crimes the French had committed in Morocco against Moroccans in the early days of the 20th century
It was her way to condemn their actions knowing that it’s still upsetting and enraging to a lot of us
She was extending peace, in a way
I appreciated her

PerchingDove · F

@SW-User I think it’s silly. You can condemn something without apologizing on the behalf of others.

SW-User

I see where you’re coming from
I wouldn’t do it myself but this means that the person is an empathetic and considerate individual
I can’t just dismiss them or be mean @PerchingDove

PerchingDove · F

@SW-User I wasn’t mean. I told them I appreciated their support but an apology is really unnecessary and I feel it really is.

SW-User

I wasn’t referring to your behavior specifically
Just how I usually treat people
If they’re nice and sincere no matter how irrelevant or “dumb” I still appreciate them
However if they’re sinister, rude & insensitive then screw their ass
@PerchingDove