On NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday, Evanston, Illinois Alderwoman Robin Rue Simmons describes the town’s plan to use a portion of the taxes collected on the sale of recreational marijuana to help African American residents who are being priced out of…
Read MoreAs seen by the number of posts today [more to come], last night’s Continuing Conversation about reparations was extremely engaging. Caroline Clarke did a magnificent job educating the audience about conditions imposed on the African American community far beyond slavery….
Read MoreComing to the Table (CTTT) was mentioned by an attendee at last night’s Continuing Conversation gathering as a possible resource for those interested in engaging on a personal level with the ideas and practice of reparations. The CTTT Reparations Working…
Read MoreHere is a transcript of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ opening remarks at yesterday’s historic Congressional hearing on reparations: “Yesterday, when I asked about reparations, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell offered a familiar reply. America should not be held liable for something that…
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