West Region Strategy Session
2025-10-22 09:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | IL
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/

National Reparations Strategy Session
2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
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.

South Region Strategy Session
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | IL
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/

Midwest Region Strategy Session
2025-11-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-01-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-02-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-03-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-04-21 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | IL

East & Mid-Atlantic Region Strategy Session
2025-11-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-15 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-16 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | IL

Interfaith Action of Evanston Thanksgiving Eve Service Keynote Address
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, 60202
Interfaith Action of Evanston welcomes Robin Rue Simmons, founder and executive director of FirstRepair, as the guest speaker for its 27th Annual Thanksgiving Eve service at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Ave. in Evanston.
The Thanksgiving Eve service is open to all and can be viewed on Northminster Presbyterian’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYBv0_6vxO-7XULwcFqZXfg.

2025 National Symposium for State and Local Reparations
2025-12-03 10:00 - 2025-12-05 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Orrington, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, 60201, United States
The Symposium is a transformative gathering dedicated to implementing local reparations. This landmark event brings together over 200 change makers from across the country to develop actionable strategies for advancing reparations. This year’s theme, ACT! Acknowledge, Commit, Transform, calls on individuals and institutions to recognize the enduring impact of systemic injustice, pledge actionable support for reparative justice, and drive transformative change for Black communities.

National Reparations Strategy Session
2026-01-22 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-26 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-26 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-23 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | IL
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.
