Illinois To Hold Hearings On Reparations

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The state of Illinois is set hold hearings on reparations.  The state’s African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission announced the first hearing will take place in Chicago on July 13th.  The series of public hearings will discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American Chattel Slavery.  The ADCRC is committed to gathering diverse perspectives from the public to shape recommendations for tangible actions toward justice and restitution.   

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