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FirstRepair seeks a just society where Black people are liberated, thriving, and repaired through a robust and sustainable movement for state and local reparations. We work nationally to educate and equip leaders, stakeholders, and allies who are advancing local reparations policies that remedy historic and ongoing anti-Black practices.
Monthly Reparations Strategy Session – October 2023: Kamm Howard, Founder of Reparations United
Monthly Reparations Strategy Session – October 2023: Kamm Howard, Founder of Reparations United
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZOOM KAMM HOWARD’S BIO Kamm Howard, MBA, is a national and internationally reparations activist. Former National Cochair of N’COBRA. While at N’COBRA 2006-2022, he assisted […]
Pledge Your Support to Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC)
Pledge Your Support to Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC)
By adding your name/organization to this public listing, you are indicating your support of the mission and goals of the Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC), sanctioned by 20 ILCS 405/405- 540, consists of Illinois residents appointed to serve as Commissioners
Apply for Our ‘The Big Payback’ Reparations Community Activation Grant
Apply for Our ‘The Big Payback’ Reparations Community Activation Grant
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PBS Premiere: The Big Payback | First Reparations for Black Americans Stirs Up Debate
PBS Premiere: The Big Payback | First Reparations for Black Americans Stirs Up Debate
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IN THE NEWS: Evanston’s First “Reparations” Payments Have Gone Out. Here’s How It Was Spent.
IN THE NEWS: Evanston’s First “Reparations” Payments Have Gone Out. Here’s How It Was Spent.
The Illinois city's restorative housing fund is paying for 16 Black seniors to fix up their homes or pay their mortgage, a year after narrow parameters and limited funds drew criticism from some Black residents.
Our 2021 Annual Report
Our 2021 Annual Report
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Abolition as Resurrection Podcast featuring Our Executive Director, Robin Rue Simmons
Abolition as Resurrection Podcast featuring Our Executive Director, Robin Rue Simmons
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WE'RE IN THE NEWS: NewsOne - The Movement For Reparations Is Quietly Gaining Momentum, But The Fight Is Far From Over
WE'RE IN THE NEWS: NewsOne - The Movement For Reparations Is Quietly Gaining Momentum, But The Fight Is Far From Over
PBS's The African Americans: The Truth Behind '40 Acres and a Mule'
PBS's The African Americans: The Truth Behind '40 Acres and a Mule'
This revolutionary idea became a failed promise to freed slaves after the Civil War.
Our Executive Director in Crain's Chicago Business: A reparations response
Our Executive Director in Crain's Chicago Business: A reparations response
With its first-in-the-nation reparations program, the city made history. The question now is if the promised $10 million can actually shore up Black wealth.
Our Executive Director in ABC7 Chicago Article: Evanston reparations: 16 recipients selected to receive $25,000 for housing
Our Executive Director in ABC7 Chicago Article: Evanston reparations: 16 recipients selected to receive $25,000 for housing
Reparations Rising With Robin Rue Simmons - The Washington Informer
Reparations Rising With Robin Rue Simmons - The Washington Informer
The fact that so many cities and states are considering reparations initiatives and appointing reparations commissions is invigorating and encouraging. As Robin Rue Simmons said, change happens from the bottom up and not the top down.
Our Executive Director in TIME: Buying a House Feels Impossible These Days. Here Are 6 Innovative Paths to Homeownership.
Our Executive Director in TIME: Buying a House Feels Impossible These Days. Here Are 6 Innovative Paths to Homeownership.
Houses are way too expensive. Here's a look at different ways normal people can break into the U.S. housing market.
Our Executive Director on WBEZ: The Woman Behind America’s First Reparations Bill
Our Executive Director on WBEZ: The Woman Behind America’s First Reparations Bill
Our Executive Director on PBS: Evanston, IL Will Soon Pay Reparations to Black Residents
Our Executive Director on PBS: Evanston, IL Will Soon Pay Reparations to Black Residents
Our Executive Director in The New York Times – The Daily: A City’s Steps Towards Reparations
Our Executive Director in The New York Times – The Daily: A City’s Steps Towards Reparations
How Evanston, Ill., became the first American city to approve a compensation program intended to address historical racism and discrimination.
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