reparations program
Coverage of reparations program in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration seeks to halt first US reparations program for Black people
The Trump administration joined a lawsuit to block Evanston, Illinois' reparations program offering up to $25,000 to Black residents for past housing discrimination, citing unconstitutional race-based criteria. The program, approved in 2021, was seen as a model for U.S. reparations efforts.
- Federal government seeks to halt first US reperations program for black people
The federal government is attempting to halt the first and only U.S. reparations program for Black people, which was launched in Evanston, Illinois in 2021. The program allocates $20 million to Black residents.
- Federal government seeks to halt first US reparations program for Black people in Evanston
The federal government has requested a judge to halt the United States' first reparations program for Black people in Evanston.
- Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims
Spain is implementing a new reparations program to address sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. This initiative is being pursued ahead of an upcoming papal visit.
- Chicago suburb locals hope reparations addresses 'affordability pressures' as Black population dwindles
Evanston, a Chicago suburb, is implementing a reparations program to address housing affordability and declining Black population. Residents and activists argue the initiative could mitigate historical racial disparities, though some criticize its limited impact on systemic issues like redlining.