Mural Unveiling and Arts & Reparations Program
2025-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | FirstRepair National resource center, 1900 Asbury ave, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
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 policy discussion—it is also a cultural movement. Artists have long used their craft to document injustices, challenge historical narratives, and inspire action. Whether through murals, photography, music, or spoken word, art plays a vital role in amplifying voices, reclaiming history, and fostering community dialogue.

National Reparations Strategy Session
2025-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (April 14-17, 2025)
2025-04-14 08:00 - 2025-04-17 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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 such as racial discrimination, systemic inequalities, and historical injustices linked to enslavement and colonialism. This forum seeks to develop global strategies for justice, reparations, and sustainable development, aligning with the Second International Decade for People of African Descent (2025-2034). Through expert discussions, policy recommendations, and advocacy, PFPAD is working to amplify Black voices, promote racial equity, and drive meaningful change.

3 Scenarios: Past, Present and Future!
2025-04-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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 from multiple perspectives. Moderated by Nkechi Taifa, Esq., the conversation will be held at the Church of the Covenant in New York and streamed virtually

Global Circle for Reparations and Healing Introductory Forum (PFPAD Side Event)
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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 6:00 PM. This open forum will introduce GCRH’s mission, provide an overview of its six strategic working groups, and offer opportunities to build partnerships and collaborate on reparatory justice efforts. GCRH has developed an operational framework to guide its collective goals, building on the work started in 2022 and continuing into 2023 and beyond. Attendees will engage with key issue areas and learn how to join the growing cohort of advocates advancing global repair. Let’s connect, learn, and grow together. More info: GCRH.org | Register Here! The movement is growing—join us!

THE GARVEY TALKS: A Reparations Rap Session
2025-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Harlem Community Board 9, 3291 Broadway
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 Permanent Forum on People of African Descent will explore lessons learned, collective solutions, and the path forward. Moderated by Rev. Kobi Little, the session features speakers from the Caricom and National African-American Reparations Commissions and takes place during the African Union’s Year of Reparations. Sponsored by UNIA Jamaica, United Maroon Indigenous Peoples, FirstRepair, Justice Chapel, TAI, and NAARC.

Black Joy in Bloom: A Family Day of Stories & Play
2025-04-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | FirstRepair National resource center, 1900 Asbury ave, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
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, and play for children and families of all ages.
Registration is required for both children and adults. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot.

National Reparations Strategy Session
2025-04-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-22 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-06-26 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-07-24 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-28 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-25 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
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 building comprehensive consensus around racial redress and advancing the nationwide pursuit of reparations. They also provide a valuable platform for participants to network, share updates on ongoing and future initiatives, and foster meaningful collaboration. Together, these sessions help sustain momentum and unity within the growing reparations movement.

National Reparations Network Rally 2025 (May 17, 2025)
2025-05-17 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lansburgh park, 1098 Delaware Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
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, social, and political redress, featuring speakers, activists, and discussions on reparations policy, historical accountability, and community empowerment. Stay updated at NationalReparationsNetwork.org.

FirstRepair Pre-Release Album Listening Party
2025-06-28 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | FirstRepair National resource center, 1900 Asbury ave, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
You’re invited to an early listening of a new musical project born out of the ongoing struggle for reparations, grounded in collective memory and the pursuit of Black liberation

"A Decade to Remember" Lunch & Learn
2025-08-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | FirstRepair National resource center, 1900 Asbury ave, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Join us on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central at FirstRepair’s National Resource Center for State and Local Reparations (1900 Asbury Ave., Evanston, IL 60201) for a special Lunch & Learn program showcasing our new exhibit and featuring an interview led by Shorefront Executive Director Laurice Bell with Cotillion Coordinator Eleanor “Brownie” Frazier Moore and author Dino Robinson, discussing his book: A Decade to Remember.
Doors open at 11:00 AM and the program will begin at 11:30 AM.

Register Here: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/a-decade-to-remember-lunch-learn

Midwest Region Strategy Session
2025-08-26 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-10-21 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Strong, empowered communities are vital for the success of reparations initiatives. FirstRepair synchronizes and equips local leaders to implement tangible repair in Black communities. FirstRepair’s monthly national and regional strategy sessions develop and connect local reparations leaders.

Regional Strategy Sessions

Together with African American Redress Network and International Center for Transitional Justice, FirstRepair hosts monthly regional strategy sessions for each of four regions: East, Midwest, South, and West. These have become vital channels of information sharing, requests and responses for assistance, and critical networks.

To learn more about Regional Strategy Sessions, or to connect with the Regional Leader in your area, please tell us more about yourself:https://firstrepair.org/regional-support/

East & Mid-Atlantic Region Strategy Session
2025-08-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)

West Region Strategy Session
2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

South Region Strategy Session
2025-09-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago), 2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York), 2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Midwest Region Strategy Session
2025-09-23 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)
Strong, empowered communities are vital for the success of reparations initiatives. FirstRepair synchronizes and equips local leaders to implement tangible repair in Black communities. FirstRepair’s monthly national and regional strategy sessions develop and connect local reparations leaders.
Regional Strategy Sessions
Together with African American Redress Network and International Center for Transitional Justice, FirstRepair hosts monthly regional strategy sessions for each of four regions: East, Midwest, South, and West. These have become vital channels of information sharing, requests and responses for assistance, and critical networks.

To learn more about Regional Strategy Sessions, or to connect with the Regional Leader in your area, please tell us more about yourself: https://firstrepair.org/regional-support/

East & Mid-Atlantic Region Strategy Session
2025-09-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Strong, empowered communities are vital for the success of reparations initiatives. FirstRepair synchronizes and equips local leaders to implement tangible repair in Black communities. FirstRepair’s monthly national and regional strategy sessions develop and connect local reparations leaders.
Regional Strategy Sessions
Together with African American Redress Network and International Center for Transitional Justice, FirstRepair hosts monthly regional strategy sessions for each of four regions: East, Midwest, South, and West. These have become vital channels of information sharing, requests and responses for assistance, and critical networks.

To learn more about Regional Strategy Sessions, or to connect with the Regional Leader in your area, please tell us more about yourself:

Black Poetry Day Showcase
2025-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | FirstRepair National Resource Center for State and Local Reparations, 1900 Asbury, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
In honor of Black Poetry Day, FirstRepair invites you to an evening of poetry celebrating the power of Black voices and art in the pursuit of reparations. This showcase will feature local poets whose work explores themes of justice, community, and Black joy.
This is an in-person event, held at the National Resource Center for State and Local Reparations in Evanston, IL.
RSVP Required: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/black-poetry-showcase

West Region Strategy Session
2025-10-22 09:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
