Reparations Circle update
"It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment. This sweltering summer of the Negro’s legitimate discontent will not pass until there is an invigorating autumn of freedom and equality. Nineteen sixty-three is not an end, but a beginning. And those who hope that the Negro needed to blow off steam and will now be content will have a rude awakening if the nation returns to business as usual. And there will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges."
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

There is no time to rest. Its 2020 and we still have much work to do!

Tina Slaughter and Frank Moseley II
Reparations Circle Co-Conveners

SAVE THE DATES
Thursday September 3rd 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special conversation with Robert Thomas, Community Liaison of Asheville’s, Racial Justice Coalition. This group successfully led the initiative for the Ashville, NC's Reparations Resolution. After Rob shares his story with us, we will have time for questions and answers. Be sure to review RJC's website https://www.rjcavl.org/about-the-rjc/ before our meeting. - Register
Thursday September 24th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CTTT-RVA 4th Thursday ONLINE Book Circle - From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century by William A. Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen - In this new book the authors present a clear and convincing case that monetary payments are owed directly to the descendants of enslaved people, to help reverse more than two centuries of disenfranchisement. - Read More
The Arc of Justice: Reparations for African Americans by
Dr. William A. "Sandy" Darity Jr.
Tuesday September 29th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
(Save The Date. More Information To Come )
In order for us to do the work, it is imperative that we're all on the same page concerning the work. For this meeting, we will focus on the various approaches to reparation as well as how we will pursue it for Richmond, VA
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 8:30 .m. – 11:00 a.m.
Session 3: Nikole Hannah-Jones / The Problem We All Live With  
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
*This will sell out fast!!
Best known as the lead writer on the New York Times’ major multimedia initiative, The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones is currently working on her first book addressing school re-segregation titled The Problem We All Live With. She has spent years chronicling the way official policy has created – and maintains – racial segregation in housing and schools. In this session, Jones will share learnings from her deeply personal reports on the black experience in America and offer a perspective for greater equity. - Register
REPARATIONS IN ACTION: AROUND THE COUNTRY
Maryland takes the lead with the Harriet Tubman Investment Act to establish the Maryland Reparations Commission to develop and administer a program for the provision of compensatory benefits to the descendants of individuals enslaved in the State


Learn more about the history and vision of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America https://www.ncobraonline.org/ncobra-in-the-blacklivesmatter-moment-an-intergenerational-mission/ and read the letter “Why We Can’t Wait” from several groups that urges Congress to pass HR 40 https://www.ncobraonline.org/why-we-cant-wait-letter-urges-us-congress-to-pass-hr-40-reparations-bill/

The United States Conference of Mayors recommends the establishment of the federal commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery as well as subsequent de jure and de facto discrimination against Black Americans through present day. They urge House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to act on the legislation H.R 40/S. 1083 during the 116th Congress. Read the full resolution here..

GET INVOLVED

Brown vs Board of Education Scholarship Program: We continue to support the expansion of this program to extend beyond to descendants of the students impacted by the closing of public schools in Prince Edward and other VA counties. Watch for information about the ‘Write-In Campaign’ during the next legislative session. - LEARN MORE

Reparations in VA: Given our state's political climate and an unprecedented desire to create lasting equity and ensure equality in this country, we feel that now is the time to create a reparations commission right here in VA. Let's explore and identify opportunities and actions that can help us make this happen. If you indicated yes in the last email then there is no need to resubmit..
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Vote 2020: As you all know, 2020 is a critical election year. Coming To The Table - RVA can not support a particular candidate but it can help in encouraging everyone to vote. Let's all use the power of the ballot to make a difference.

So let's see how we can get more folks registered, confirm their poling locations, vote early and get others to encourage their friends and family members to vote. The League of Women Voters participated in our Unity Walk and I am sure would be more than happy to partner with us on this voting effort.

Please let us know how you would like to participate.
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Social Action Score Card: Having a list of all the opportunities for change as well as what has changed could be a great way to provide a visual overview of all the work that needs to be done. It could also serve as inspiration because we can all see the work being completed. If you are interested in organizing or participating in this effort, please let us know.
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If you know of any amazing opportunities to help create lasting change please let us know!
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
KNOW THE MAIN REPARATION IDEOLOGIES
National African American Reparations Commission - NAARC

NAARC is a group of distinguished professionals from across the country with outstanding accomplishments in the fields of law, medicine, journalism, academia, history, civil rights and social justice advocacy

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ABOUT NCOBRA - National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations

WE ARE THE NATIONAL COALITION OF BLACKS FOR REPARATIONS IN AMERICA (N'COBRA) The National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America ( NCOBRA) is the premiere mass-based coalition of organizations and individuals organized for the sole...

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www.ncobraonline.org
About ADOS

ADOS was started by the brain trust of Howard graduate and host of the Breaking Brown political show, Yvette Carnell, and UCLA alumnus and attorney, Antonio Moore who hosts the weekly radio show Tonetalks.

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