Chicago suburb's reparations
proposal divides Black community
Posted By: NorthernDog, 3/21/2021 7:07:40 PM
On Monday, Evanston, Ill., is set to become the first American city to provide reparations to some of its Black residents, marking a historic step toward restitution to African Americans who have been historically disenfranchised and discriminated against in the U.S. following over two centuries of slavery. While the idea of reparations for African Americans has long been met with some skepticism about its need and overall execution, leaders on the local city council say that this is the first step toward a “full repair” of racial injustices. “This is a first step in Evanston — one that I’m really
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Some want a ''more complete'' reparations program while other residents see how divisive the issue will be and want it halted.