New IL State Report on Reparations Panel Discussion & Community Conversation
April 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Download iCal FileJoin the Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission and the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy for an event to celebrate the launch of their latest report, "Taking Account: A History of Racial Harm & Injustice Against Black Illinoisans."
Drawing on scholarly analyses, historical archives, government data, and community perspectives, this report describes not only individual harms but the accumulated impact of harm over generations. Ultimately, it provides an evidence-based accounting of Black life in Illinois that will help to inform the critical debate over how to repair, redress, and ameliorate these lasting harms.
A panel of experts will discuss the report, its findings, and implications for the future of reparation efforts in Chicago.
Date posted
Mar 25, 2026
Date updated
Mar 25, 2026