It’s a RepGen core belief that all Americans will experience positive individual and societal benefits from reparations and racial wealth equity. Since 2021 we’ve been surveying, interviewing, and co-creating with you, our RepGen network to reflect and assess if and how all of us benefit from Reparations. We’re excited to partner with Reparations Finance Lab (RFL) in these important efforts.
Reparation Generation (RepGen) and Reparations Finance Lab (RFL) and are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership aimed at advancing reparative justice through innovative and data-driven community-focused initiatives.
Attention, Detroit! The Detroit Reparations Task Force is seeking your input to shape recommendations that will address past harms to Black residents through housing, economic development, education, and more. Your voice matters in this crucial moment.
Move people from reparations curious to reparations activated. Take the next step to advance reparations in your community by hosting a RepGen House Meeting! House meetings are an effective low-barrier, high-joy way for reparations supporters can open the doors to new friends.
The HORT Pilot 2.0 launched in July 2024. It’s composed of Pilot 1.0 applicants who were either waitlisted or were unable to complete the program requirements within the timeframe allocated. Participant experience and feedback have guided modifications to further simplify and streamline the experience.
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan awarded Reparation Generation a $75,000 grant to support its pilot programs in Detroit. The Organization will use these funds in combination with other funds from individuals around the US to build Reparation Generation’s capacity to execute its current programs and plan for expansion and scaling of its models.
Even in cases where reparations are popular and demonstratively effective, ideological forces are at play to sabotage progress.
National Board member Karen Hughes shares two resources for engaging and talking with others about reparations.
The work of RepGen would not be possible without the generous support of our many contributors, and one of those monthly contributors is Ben Bouwman.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry featured an article titled “Conceptualizing Healing Through the African American Experience of Historical Trauma,” which provides critical insights into how genealogical research can serve as a catalyst for healing.
In this exclusive interview with members of Black Wealth Builders Fund, we learn how this organization is making reparations a reality in the difficult housing market of California.
Explore the exciting addition to our team, introducing Jessica Eiland Anders. Discover her unique background and contributions, and join us in welcoming a valuable member to the Reparation Generation family!
While formal government reparations are the goal, Reparation Generation is compelled to act now to demonstrate forms of repair which can make the country we love more just, fair, and inclusive. We invite you to gather with others from around the country in this spirit. At the House Meeting we will share our “reparations in actions” approach and how this advances the broader reparation movement. You will hear from participants about why they joined Reparation Generation and about ways you can participate which include, but are not limited to, committing funds.