Local officials in Evanston, IL approved $400k of reparations for certain Black residents, becoming the first US city to make reparations available for past discrimination. The city has committed $10M to reparations, funded through a 3% tax on cannabis sales.
Extra: The initial $400k approved yesterday is specifically dedicated to housing. Read more about the program here.
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