Through a series of community workshops and dialogues in 2023, FirstRepair, Defining Humanity, and artist Damon Reed gathered input and stories from residents and reparations movement leaders to capture the essence of their experiences, aspirations, and dreams. The session was a transformative, hands-on workshop focused on reparation dialogues, where participants were grouped to actively shape their vision for a resource center. Using tools like scaled models and movable furniture, participants physically modeled their ideas, while innovative dot exercises and inclusive voting ensured every voice contributed to the design.

This approach not only democratized the process but also infused the Resource Center with the community’s collective spirit. The result is a blueprint for a vibrant hub of learning, innovation, and unity, embodying reparative justice and laying the foundation for its realization.