On Tuesday, June 14th, at 12:00 PM ET, First Repair will host a panel discussion between Robin Rue Simmons, Keith Williams, Dr. Cheryl Grills, and Kamm Howard on the state of the local reparations movement. Moderated by Dr. Andre Perry, Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro, the panel will explore the various ways cities and states […]
For the first time in American history, a tax funded reparations bill for Blacks is passed in Evanston, IL. Funded by a tax on cannabis, the program is set to deliver $10 million as a correction for the systematic bias historically inflicted upon its Black constituents. The film follows the Fight of Rookie Alderman Robin […]
Thursday, June 16: “Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations” Hosted by: WGBH Keynote: Tammy Tai, King Boston’s deputy director; Kamm Howard, National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA) “Are We Ready for City Level Reparations” panel featuring: Jemadari Kamara, University of Massachusetts Boston; Sheryl Evans Davis, San Francisco Human Rights Commission; Amilcar Shabazz, Amherst African […]
For the first time in American history, a tax funded reparations bill for Blacks is passed in Evanston, IL. Funded by a tax on cannabis, the program is set to deliver $10 million as a correction for the systematic bias historically inflicted upon its Black constituents. The film follows the Fight of Rookie Alderman Robin […]
WHAT: The issue of reparations has gained increased attention and movement over the last few years, with states, like California, and cities, like Evanston, IL, examining and passing policies that seek to redress the harm of slavery and anti-Black discrimination. After premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, The Big Payback will screen at the historic […]
Join WTTW, Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Evanston, and the Evanston Community Foundation for a FIRSTHAND: Segregation screening and conversation in honor of the celebration of Juneteenth as a national holiday. This virtual conversation will include the screening of a short documentary from WTTW’s Firsthand: Segregation series, which will serve as a jumping-off point for a […]
At no other time in history has the demand for a global black identity been more apparent. Identifying how slavery, colonialism, and racism intersect and impact the lives of black people across the world is therefore critical to demanding reparations, fostering healing, and restoring dignity. It is against this backdrop that we are convening this […]
Reparations Strategy Session Creating a Political Strategy August 25, 2022 1:30 – 3:00PM EST Reparations Strategy Session aims to support and expand the work of local and municipal reparations activists. Together we are creating a new broad consensus around racial redress and securing reparations across the country. AGENDA Welcome from Robin Rue Simmons Local Reparations […]
The Prosperity Summit is the premier national gathering for champions of racial economic equity. Hosted biannually, attendees come to the three-day gathering to network, learn, discover and inform new solutions, deepen shared understanding of core issues, build collective power, and take action for transformative change. The Summit's mission is to convene all people with the […]
The Prosperity Summit is the premier national gathering for champions of racial economic equity. Hosted biannually, attendees come to the three-day gathering to network, learn, discover and inform new solutions, deepen shared understanding of core issues, build collective power, and take action for transformative change. The Summit's mission is to convene all people with the […]
Local Reparations Strategy Session HR-40 Update September 29, 2022 12:30 – 2:00PM CST Local Reparations Strategy Session aims to support and expand the work of local and municipal reparations activists. Together we are creating a new broad consensus around racial redress and securing reparations across the country. JOIN VIA ZOOM FUTURE DATES/SPEAKERS 10/27/22 Reparations Community […]