The historical context of reparations dates back centuries, with early examples including Belinda Royall’s 1793 petition for a pension and the brief post-Civil War promise of “forty acres and a mule” to freed slaves. Today, municipalities and state and federal bodies, from Boston to Berkeley and California to New Jersey, are increasingly exploring reparations to address systemic racial injustices faced by Black communities.
As a Latina student from a low-income minority background, I’ve come to understand that education and knowledge are not just privileges but responsibilities. They empower us to drive...
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A long-time advocate for reparations stemming from the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Goodwin has introduced legislation seeking $300 million to compensate families affected by the tragic event. Goodwin...
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Commissioners tasked with examining the impact of New York's involvement in the slave trade are calling on state lawmakers for additional time and funding to complete their work...
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A presentation focused on advancing reparations for Black New Yorkers and descendants of slaves will take place the day after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal...
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Local activist Mary Dean filed an ethics complaint against Wichita Mayor Lily Wu on Thursday, accusing her of "blatant disregard of reparations advocacy." Dean, president of the Kansas...
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