“The relative obscurity of Juneteenth in our national dialogue serves as a reminder that White supremacy is still entrenched in how Americans understand our history—and its impact on the present.”

The ACLU-sponsored gathering includes Dr. Ron Daniels, convener of National African American Reparations Commission, Kamm Howard, a co-chairperson of NCOBRA, Danny Glover and more. 

The House Committee on the Judiciary hears testimony on the path to restorative justice for Black people in America.

Created by two Black women activists, The Safety Pin Box is a monthly service for White allies meant to replace the symbolic gesture of wearing a safety pin with tasks and financial contributions to Black women.

“If descendants of Georgetown slaves deserve compensation, why don’t all Black Americans?”

Reparations.me’s creator Natasha Marin: “It’s about reparations for things that happened earlier today, for yesterday, for last Thursday.”

“Black humanity and dignity requires Black political will and power.”

The Jesuit university sold 272 slaves in 1838. Officials used the money to pay off debt and establish the school’s storied place in higher education. 

The rapper and activist tweeted reactions to Coates’ piece in The Atlantic, which criticized Sanders’ position on reparations. 

The campaign cites research that shows the impact racism has on the health of people of color.

Jamaican officials are renewing calls for reparations from the United Kingdom to coincide with British Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit to the former British colony. 

Some of Thursday’s big stories