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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 […]

On April 14, 2025, from 1:00–3:00 PM EST, During the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) ICSWG will host a powerful Side event guided discussion on reparations, titled "3 Scenarios: Past, Present and Future!" This event will feature an esteemed panel of activists, organizers, and experts. Who will explore the global reparations movement […]

Global Circle for Reparations and Healing Introductory Forum FirstRepair is proud to join members of the African Diaspora at the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent—a global gathering focused on justice, healing, and liberation. We will participate in the Global Circle for Reparations and Healing Introductory Forum on April 16, 2025, at […]

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST), leading reparations advocates from across the African Diaspora will gather in Harlem for THE GARVEY TALKS: A Reparations Rap Session—a strategic dialogue on reparatory justice. Hosted at Harlem Community Board 9 (3291 Broadway, between 132nd & 133rd Streets), this official side event of the UN […]

Black Joy in Bloom: A Family Day of Stories & Play Join us for a day of community, creativity, and celebration at Black Joy in Bloom: A Family Day of Stories & Play hosted by FirstRepair and Brown Books & Paintbrushes. This family-friendly event will honor the vibrant spirit of Black joy through stories, art, […]

National Reparations Strategy Session FirstRepair hosts monthly National Reparations Strategy Sessions, drawing attendees from diverse corners of the country each month. Each session features a distinguished guest speaker who shares insights within their area of expertise, contributing to our collective mission of strengthening local and municipal reparations activism. These sessions serve as a catalyst for […]

The National Reparations Network Rally 2025 is a major event aimed at strengthening the reparations movement in the United States. Organized by the National Reparations Network, the rally will take place in Washington, D.C., uniting advocates, community leaders, and supporters to demand meaningful reparative justice for Black communities. This gathering will highlight calls for financial, […]