Tag: Reparations
Tulsa Race Massacre Reparations Commission Established
The mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, recently announced the establishment of a commission dedicated to creating a plan for reparations for the Tulsa Race Massacre, a violent event that occurred in 1921 and resulted in...
A History of Shame: Is Redemption Possible After 900 Years?
A felony, as described by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas in a 1994 Supreme Court opinion, is considered a severe stigma that affects millions of Americans today. Recently, Donald J. Trump was found guilty of...
California Allocates $12 Million for Reparations Initiative
California lawmakers have allocated $12 million in the state's new budget towards reparations-related proposals, marking a significant step in addressing the state's troubling history of injustices. While direct cash payments are not currently on...
Democrat Lawmaker Emotional Over Unfairness of Excluding Asians, Latinos from Reparations: Analysis
A California Democrat was deeply moved during a recent meeting of the California Assembly Committee on Judiciary when a Republican lawmaker argued that it would be unfair to require Asians and Latinos to contribute...
Reparations Task Force for Black Residents in Chicago: Mayor’s Initiative
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago took a significant step on Monday by signing an executive order to establish a task force dedicated to making recommendations for reparations for the Black residents of the city....