Today, we remember the life of our reparations leader, fighter, advocate, activist & commission namesake, Conrad Worrill, on what would have been his 83rd birthday. THANK YOU, #conradworrill! We will continue the fight! Join us 8/19 for REPARATIONS RALLY: bit.ly/3SOA8bH
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Official Spokesperson @LaKishaLatham at Wednesday's MEGA Detroit Rally for @POTUS Democratic Nominee VP @KamalaHarris & her VP Running Mate Gov. @TimWalz, reminding him not to forget #JusticeForGreenwood & the two last black survivors of the Tulsa Massacre...
BREAKING NEWS….
Today was a GOOD DAY!
Today, in front of City Hall, @chicagosmayor @mayorbrandonjohnson signed an executive order to officially create a REPARATIONS TASK FORCE for The @cityofchicagoil! #chicagoreparations #Restorein2024
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What does this mean to YOU? This means a plan to determine what reparations are due to the city’s black population because of the crimes of slavery. Reparations can be financial payments, assistance, land, social services & more! HURRY...click here: bit.ly/3RxDj6O.
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#ICYMI: Last week, the #cwcrc/#chicagoreparations, our very own Executive Director @LaKishaLatham, Dr. @LaKishaTDavid & devoted volunteers travelled to #springfieldil to support State Rep. @CarolAmmons as she continues spearheading HR453 - getting it one step closer to reality!
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Thanks are also in order to Dr. #JeffreyTrask & #SallyCarter for their expertise & to Harmony Latham-Stewart, Jonon Latham-Stewart, Sebastian Latham-Stewart & Kyla Haughee for the support. LIKE & FOLLOW us to stay updated on this critical legislation! #restorein24 #restorein2024
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#ICYMI Update on the #Chicago reparations movement. LEARN, LIKE, FOLLOW & SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! Learn where we stand! #blackhistory #chicagoreparations #restorein24 fb.watch/qlVNDNLNwY/
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Celebrating our Black Ancestral Beauties from Entertainment that made us all proud: #DiahannCarroll, #HattieMcDaniel, #LenaHorne, #RubyDee, #EthelWaters, #DorothyDandridge, #PamGrier, #EarthaKitt & #CecilyTyson. #blackhistory2024 #chicagoreparations #restore24
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We're brothers and sisters across borders! Proud of your stance, Mr. President! #chicagoreparations #restorein24
A total of 75 African and Caribbean countries joined a “united front” in the fight for reparations from ex-colonial forces during a summit meeting in Ghana this week.
Opening the conference, Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo, said, “No amount of money can restore the damage caused by the transatlantic slave trade and its consequences. But surely, this is a matter that the world must confront and can no longer ignore.”
Caricom’s 10-point plan for reparations justice calls for debt relief and reparations by the former colonial powers. Studies have estimated that the UK owes the Caribbean islands £18.8 trillion in compensation for centuries of exploitation.
Watch Ghana’s President’s epic speech earlier this year at the UN General Assembly, where he insisted that “reparations must be paid for the slave trade.” Akufo-Addo urged it’s time for reparations to be brought “firmly to the fore.”
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BREAKING NEWS! The Family Roots Pilot Program (better known as HR453) has been filed by State Rep. Carol Ammons and PASSED for introduction on the Illinois House Floor! We can't thank Rep. Ammons enough for her incredible efforts! WHY IS THIS RESOLUTION SO IMPORTANT? It will...
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...allow us to trace our roots to our ancestors to prove the legitimacy of reparations. Pictured during this exciting moment, L-to-R: Dr. @lakishadavid00, #JaileneAguirre, State Rep @carolammons4il & our Executive Director @lakishalatham799. #chicagoreparations #restorein24
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On this 6th Day of #BlackHistoryMonth2024, we celebrate Entertainer Josephine Baker. Admired for her exotic beauty, she was a dancer, actress & entertainer for nearly 50 years. Racism put a damper on her career. She was not well received in the U.S. She left & also served as a
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source of intelligence during World War II. Baker made contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, blatantly refusing to perform in segregated clubs & joined active demonstrations. She delivered a speech alongside MLK, Jr at the 1963 March on Washington. fb.watch/q2uqSUYk1K/
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On this 5th Day of #Blackhistorymonth2024, we celebrate "the mother of the civil rights movement" – #RosaParks. She fired up the struggle for racial equality and brought the spotlight to racial injustices across #america when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white man in
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Montgomery, AL. Her arrest on Dec. 1, 1955 launched the Montgomery Bus Boycott by 17,000 black citizens. She is one of our brightest, shining civil rights leaders. Watch, like, follow & share, so we can also keep you posted on all details & upcoming events! #chicagoreparations
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@marwilliamson has always been fair, honest, real & about the truth of a thing! Thank you, Marianne! #chicagoreparations #restorein24
"Reparations are not “financial assistance;” they are payment of a debt that has never been paid. They thus pave the way for an emotional and psychological healing between blacks and whites much needed in the United States."
#Marianne2024
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On this 3rd Day of #Blackhistorymonth2024, we celebrate our Shining Black Prince, #MalcolmX today @malcolmxfound! He was a minister, a leader in the civil rights movement but emphasized Black nationalism - urging his fellow Black Americans to protect themselves against white
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aggression and oppression “by any means necessary” - wanting #blackamericans to take control of their own lives & destinies. Watch, like, follow & share, so we can keep you posted on all details & upcoming events! Thank you #blackdiscoveries! #chicagoreparations #restorein24
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A MOMENT IN #BlackChicagoHistory
IDA B. WELLS. Journalist, abolitionist & civil rights advocate dedicated her life to fighting violence & racism toward African Americans during the post-Reconstruction era. She work against segregation & women's suffrage.
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She pushed her anti-lynching campaign and helped block segregated schools in Chicago. She leaves behind a legacy of social and political activism. Like, follow & share! #Blackhistorymonth2024 #chicagoreparations #restorein24
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On this 2nd Day of #Blackhistorymonth2024 we celebrate six incredible trailblazers that blazed the trails we all walk upon today! Our ancestors began with NOTHING. Reparations is the "40acres & a Mule" promised by the United States to freed slaves during the Reconstruction era
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that never came to be! This promise would have profoundly affected their lineage & ALL future generations. Watch here: bit.ly/47ZKMRB, then like & follow us for more facts, info & progress. Thank you #oprahdaily. #chicagoreparations #restorein24
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Welcome to #BlackHistoryMonth! Kicking off with the basics - HOW & WHY was Black History Month created & by WHOM? Find out here. Then watch, like & share. Don't forget to follow us to keep up with the latest news and info on upcoming events! #chicagoreparations #MoreIn24
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#HappyKingDay! Today, #ChicagoReparations salutes a man that stood unequivocally for non-violence, but also led with an uncompromising, fierce in-your-face boldness that many rarely saw. PLEASE WATCH, LIKE&SHARE as #MLKJr let's them what we're going to do! #Reparations #MoreIn24
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We're getting closer & we need YOUR help! Calling all of our dedicated brothers & sisters! Our efforts are FOR YOU, BY US, FOR US! Be a host & show your commitment to the effort. We'd love to have you! #RestoreIn2024 #morein2024 #MoreIn24 #conradworrill #chicagoreparations
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