Reparations are owed in this Generation
Reparations are owed in this generation to address the longstanding economic, societal and psychophysical harms inflicted by the injustice of chattel slavery and centuries of oppression against Black Americans. There is a moral and financial imperative to make amends.
African Americans make up 13.8% of the United States population, yet the racial wealth gap sees white household wealth being nearly 8 times higher on average. The legacy of slavery, Jim Crow segregation, and ongoing systemic racism have suppressed Black economic mobility and wellbeing.
The U.S. Government currently runs large budget deficits annually. Meanwhile, in Fiscal Year 2022, the federal government obligated a total of $70.4 billion in foreign aid, which is about 1 percent of total federal spending. For Fiscal Year 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense budget was increased from $857 billion to $886 billion. With a GDP of $23,315.08 billion in 2022, funding could be reallocated to reparations programs if there was political will. Reparations could take the form of direct payments, housing grants, student loan forgiveness, business loans, educational funds and more to begin closing racial inequalities.
What can you do today:
1) Learn about reparations legislation and reparations study commissions across the country, such as efforts in California, New York, Illinois and Georgia.
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2) Talk with your family about your ancestry and ties/connection to the injustice of chattel slavery in America.
3) Support grassroots organizations working toward reparations
4) Sign the Change.org petition to establish a National Foundation for Black Healing
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Reparations and Wholeness: A Path to Healing Justice
This is a generational crisis and opportunity. Reparations are a crucial step towards racial healing and equity in America. Take action today.
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