Evanston gives $25,000 reparations to 44 community members.
Evanston Announces $25,000 Payments to Residents Evanston, Illinois, is set to distribute $25,000 in restitution to 44 residents, as confirmed by the city’s reparations commission. This initiative, which began in 2019 and gained City Council approval in 2021, aims to provide direct cash payments to Black residents and their descendants who resided in Evanston between […]
San Francisco faces lawsuit over Black reparations law for racial bias
The city of San Francisco is facing a lawsuit regarding its reparations fund, with claims that taxpayers’ money is being used in ways that contravene the Equal Protection Clause. On Thursday, some residents, backed by the Equal Rights Foundation of California, challenged an ordinance meant to establish a fund aimed at supporting Black residents, as […]
California governor candidates differ on reparations following Newsom’s veto
In the ongoing California gubernatorial race for 2026, none of the candidates have shown strong support for reparations, particularly in terms of direct cash payments. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that several candidates gathered at the Black Bay Area State Report and 2026 California Governor’s Forum, organized by the Urban League of Black Bay Area, […]
San Francisco faces lawsuit regarding reparations proposal for Black residents
San Francisco is facing significant unrest regarding its proposed reparations for Black residents. A lawsuit was filed by two local taxpayers, activist Ritchie Greenberg and resident Arthur Ritchie, challenging the city’s plan aimed at providing benefits to individuals descended from Black people and chattel slaves who claim to have faced victimization in San Francisco. This […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson addresses Clarence Thomas while supporting the city’s reparations task force.
On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson posted a message defending the city’s reparations task force and took aim at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. At a press conference, Johnson responded to questions about a lawsuit from Judicial Watch, which claims racial discrimination related to the Task Force. A reporter pressed him, noting how Johnson stated […]
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 […]