Illinois city issues reparations in hopes to close wealth gap
An Illinois city became the first in the U.S. to implement reparations in an effort to close the wealth gap.
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City issues reparations to close wealth gap
Evanston, Illinois in 2019 became the first city in the U.S. to implement reparations to address the lasting harms from slavery and discriminatory housing policies. Certain residents received money to be used on either mortgages or home repairs. Adriana Diaz has more.
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Are reparations the answer to America's historic racial wealth gap?
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Evanston, Illinois, approves reparations
Evanston, Illinois, made history this week by becoming the first city in the country to approve reparations for Black residents. The legislation will provide up to $400,000 to at least 16 people whose families faced housing discrimination in the area. Adriana Diaz has more.
U.S. city to become first to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, approved a plan to offer money as a step toward confronting systemic racism.
Evanston official: Reparations plan falls short
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Evanston, Illinois, approves reparations plan
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Tulsa pastor wants justice for 1921 massacre
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