Walk in Solidarity for Reparations with the Kansas City Reparations Coalition (KCRC) happens monthly alongside Janay Reliford, Chairperson and Dr. Robert Turner, Pastor of Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, MD, who has walked 40 miles to the White House each month since 2023 advocating for presidential action on reparations.
Learn more about Rev. Turner here. Robert Turner (@revdrrobertturner)
Each walk is in celebration of a different historic event for the Black community.
Their Goals for monthly virtual walks:
● Raise Local Awareness: Highlight reparations efforts and leadership within each community.
● Foster National Momentum: Demand federal action on reparations NOW; HR40 by Executive Order!
● Support Rev. Dr. Robert Turner: Elevate his tireless advocacy and monthly walks to the White House.
Join the walk from anywhere on their social media for a 40 min. virtual walk at Noon CST/1p ET of the announced date on KC Reparations Coalition’s Facebook. They want people of all abilities to be able to participate, including walking outdoors, standing in place or while sitting. Whatever people decide, let’s do it in solidarity!
Take pics and share your comments on KC Reparations Coalition’s Facebook Group page.
Use hashtags- #reparationssolidaritywalk #reparationsnow #passHR40
They invite individuals and organizations to rally others. Your participation will strengthen the movement’s reach and represent an extraordinary opportunity to demonstrate the power of collective action in the pursuit of justice and equity. They are excited to have you walk with them!