Chicago suburb starts disbursing $10 million reparations package to black residents

Conversely, Ramona Burton, one of the reparations recipients, stated that she believes the payment is "a good start"


A Chicago suburb has become the first city in the nation to begin disbursing reparations payments to black residents over discrimination and limited access to housing, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.

Approximately 140 residents in Evanston, Illinois, will receive $25,000 from the city by the end of the year, according to the outlet. ---More...

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