In December 2024, I attended the National Symposium for State and Local Reparations in Evanston, IL. I typed up seven pages of notes, with links to many phenomenal organizations, but here are some key takeaways. For more information, FirstRepair has a lot of resources on their website; we have some on ours at cureparationscoalition.com
Reflections on Whiteness
I wrote an article called “Reflections on Whiteness: Integrating Upward Bound in the 1960s” and published it in Schools: Studies in Education 21:2(Fall 2024). Thanks to editor Andy Kaplan for his support. Here’s the abstract: Upward Bound (UB), created in 1965 to provide educational enrichment for low-income youths, had to be racially integrated. In 1966, […]
ReGeneration Fund
My family started the ReGeneration Fund, through the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois (CFECI) to support young people working toward racial, economic, and environmental justice locally. The ReGeneration Fund can grow from its current modest size to greater potential if others contribute as well. Go to the CFECI website if you would like to […]
