Evanston, Illinois, was the first U.S. city to make reparations to its Black residents for its history of discrimination and racism, according to Black Enterprise reporting. Evanston’s City Council voted 8-1 Monday to distribute $400,000 to eligible Black citizens. Households will receive $25,000 to use for home repairs or a down payment on a property. … Continued
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