Events

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Join us for a screening of the new film Discovering Catharine by Susan Hope Engel, which explores the life and legacy of Evanstonian Catharine Waugh McCulloch (1862 – 1945), an early female attorney, active Woman’s Club Member, and a fervent champion of women’s rights. Catharine’s extraordinary story will be used as a launching point for […]

Ms. Simmons' panel is focused on the Praxis of Reconciliation. We would like to learn about Evanston and First Repair's efforts in reconciling with its history.

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RSVP for an exciting evening on October 26, 6pm, celebrating Seattle’s rich jazz legacy and SAARC’s mission to usher in a future where we realize reparations for local Black communities. Special guests include Robin Rue Simmons, Larry Gossett, and more!

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January's topic: National Resource Center for State and Local Reparations:
2025 Programming

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, history, and activism as FirstRepair presents Reparations Are Due!, an exhibit by nationally celebrated artist Tonika Lewis Johnson. This powerful installation highlights the impact of systemic injustices and the ongoing fight for reparations, bringing historical narratives into contemporary conversations through art. The fight for reparations is not just a […]

Dr. Lakisha David will be joining us as this month’s speaker for our National Reparations Strategy Session! This month’s topic: From Ancestral Roots to Reparative Policies: Genetic Genealogy in Action.  

The Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) is a United Nations-led platform dedicated to advancing the rights and well-being of people of African descent worldwide. The upcoming fourth session will take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York, bringing together representatives from governments, civil society, and the UN to address issues […]