NYC Commission on Racial Equity providing funding to chosen community organizations for reparations research: ‘$200,000 waste’
New York may have fought to end slavery, but the city’s taxpayers are set to allocate over $200,000 to help various community organizations engage in discussions about reparations. This funding will be used to support groups collaborating with the New York City Commission on Racial Equality. Now, 160 years after the Civil War’s conclusion, the […]
Maryland Episcopal Diocese invites applications for reparations funding
Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Initiates Reparations Efforts The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland has announced its intention to focus on “building the Black community” through reparations that aim to tackle what it describes as “systemic racism.” This initiative involves opening applications for the fifth round of compensation grants, which will be detailed on Wednesday. The statement […]
Maryland lynching commission responds to Gov Wes Moore’s veto of reparations
Members of the Maryland Lynch Truth and Reconciliation Commission are expressing their disagreement with Governor Wes Moore’s stance against forming a reparations commission. They argue that their mission aligns with his calls for immediate action. “That’s the plan,” Nicholas M. Crery, a committee member, shared. He mentioned that they expect a bill to come out […]
Trump withdraws the US from a ‘racist’ UN forum promoting ‘global reparations initiatives’
Trump’s Recent Withdrawals from International Organizations This week, President Trump took significant actions that could be seen as empowering globalists and climate change advocates. On Wednesday, he released a presidential memorandum that formally excluded the United States from over 60 international groups, aligning with his broader aim to prioritize American interests. In a presidential order […]
Trump withdraws the US from a UN forum deemed ‘racist’ that advocated for a ‘global reparations agenda’
Trump Signs Executive Order to Withdraw from UN Coalition WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, President Trump signed an executive order that pulls the United States out of a United Nations coalition. According to officials from the State Department, this coalition is advancing what they describe as unconstitutional and racist policies, particularly concerning global reparations. Officials from […]
Illinois educators support reparations during state commission gathering
Illinois Reparations Meeting Highlights Concerns and Opportunities In October, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign held a significant meeting organized by the state-sponsored reparations committee. Attendees included two professors and a PhD student who expressed support for reparations initiatives. Sundiata Keita Chajua, a history professor at the university, emphasized the shared struggles of black workers […]
Empty Gesture: San Francisco Establishes Reparations for Black Residents, Allocates $0 to Fund
In December, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed an ordinance aimed at creating a reparations fund that could potentially allot up to $5 million to each qualified Black resident, despite admitting that the city lacks the necessary funds to support such an initiative. This measure was passed in mid-December with unanimous approval from the San […]
San Francisco Sets Up Reparations Fund, Yet Lacks Funding for It
San Francisco’s mayor has signed a bill establishing a fund that aims to offer $5 million in restitution to each qualifying Black resident of the city. Yet, the funding source is not as straightforward as a simple signature. The new legislation, approved by Mayor Daniel Lurie shortly before Christmas, creates a reparations fund recommended by […]
Daniel Lurie establishes a fund for reparations for Black residents in San Francisco.
San Francisco Creates Reparations Fund San Francisco’s mayor has officially signed a new ordinance that lays the groundwork for a “reparations fund.” This fund has the potential to offer up to $5 million to each eligible black resident, addressing claims of historical discrimination and displacement. The measure, which received approval from the Board of Supervisors […]
Democratic governor rejected slavery reparations bill, yet other Democrats in his state have now sustained it.
Maryland Moves Forward with Slave Reparations Commission Maryland is set to create a new commission focused on studying reparations for slavery following prolonged debates in the legislature. The Maryland General Assembly, on Tuesday, successfully overrode Democratic Governor Wes Moore’s veto of legislation aimed at establishing this commission. The Senate passed the override with a vote […]