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  1. Chicago's Reparations Study

    Reparations are a necessary commitment to repair the generational harm caused by systemic racism. This work is about creating a more equitable Chicago by building wealth, expanding …

  2. Reparations for slavery in the United States - Wikipedia

    Reparations for slavery is the application of the concept of reparations to victims of slavery or their descendants. There are concepts for reparations in legal philosophy and reparations in …

  3. Illinois’ road to reparations explained – NBC Chicago

    Jul 25, 2024 · At its core, "reparations" means the righting of a wrong or a way to make amends for past offenses. In some cases, a formal apology is a form of reparations; in other cases, …

  4. Illinois - Welcome to the African Descent-Citizens Reparations

    As a resident of Illinois, you are invited to nominate yourself for membership on Illinois boards, commissions, committees, councils, and task forces. Submit an application with the State of …

  5. Land reparations are possible − and over 225 US communities …

    Apr 2, 2025 · Reparations that focus on land, housing and property are about more than making amends for centuries of racial discrimination. They help to restore people’s self-determination, …

  6. Why Reparations? Q&A - Human Rights Watch

    Jun 19, 2025 · Reparations are steps to remedy and make amends for serious harm. International human rights law requires governments to remedy human rights violations, including where …

  7. What to know about a conservative lawsuit against reparations in …

    Jun 16, 2024 · In 2021, the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, became the first U.S. city to offer reparations to Black Americans for past housing discrimination. Now, a conservative legal …

  8. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order for reparations

    Jun 17, 2024 · Reparations can appear in many forms, including financial payments, assistance, land restitution, social services, and more, according to the NAACP. In his executive order, …

  9. ‘A movement, not just a moment’: Inside the arduous work of Illinois ...

    Aug 10, 2024 · The ADCRC is tasked with a significant mandate, including the eventual creation of a comprehensive report for state lawmakers on the feasibility of reparations for Illinois’ …

  10. Reparations 101 | Blood Remembers

    Understand reparations: what they are, who qualifies, historical examples, and why they matter. Learn the facts and join the movement for justice. What are reparations? Reparations are …