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New York Post
3 days ago
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Oklahoma mayor proposes $100M reparations plan for descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Tulsa's first black mayor proposed creating a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan for the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre which took place more than 100 years ago. Mayor Monroe Nichols IV, elected mayor in November, says the trust would be used to provide scholarships and housing to the descendants of those impacted by the massacre. He clarified that the trust would not involve direct cash payments, however. 'For 104 years, the Tulsa Race Massacre has been a stain on our city's history,' Nichols said Sunday. 'The massacre was hidden from history books, only to be followed by the intentional acts of redlining, a highway built to choke off economic vitality and the perpetual underinvestment of local, state and federal governments.' 'Now it's time to take the next big steps to restore,' he added. 3 Tulsa's first black mayor proposed creating a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan for the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre. AP The private charitable trust would be created with a goal to secure $105 million in assets, with most of the funding either secured or committed by June 1, 2026. Nichols says the City Council would have to approve the transfer of any city assets to the trust. The plan calls for the bulk of the funding, $60 million, to go toward improving buildings and revitalizing the city's north side. 3 The private charitable trust would be created with a goal to secure $105 million in assets. Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images 'The Greenwood District at its height was a center of commerce,' Nichols told the Associated Press. 'So what was lost was not just something from North Tulsa or the black community. It actually robbed Tulsa of an economic future that would have rivaled anywhere else in the world.' Nichols' push comes just weeks after Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., announced plans to introduce the Reparations Now Resolution, which calls for the US to spend trillions of dollars on reparations for black Americans. 3 Mayor Monroe Nichols IV clarified that the trust would not involve direct cash payments. REUTERS Lee's resolution cites US slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other racially discriminatory laws and policies to justify spending trillions of dollars supporting the descendants of black Americans in the US. 'That's why we recognize that the fight to restore black folks has to be so much more substantive,' she added. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Tulsa mayor proposes $100M reparations plan for descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
Tulsa's first Black mayor proposed creating a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan for the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre which took place more than 100 years ago. Mayor Monroe Nichols IV, elected mayor in November, says the trust would be used to provide scholarships and housing to the descendants of those impacted by the massacre. He clarified that the trust would not involve direct cash payments, however. "For 104 years, the Tulsa Race Massacre has been a stain on our city's history," Nichols said Sunday. "The massacre was hidden from history books, only to be followed by the intentional acts of redlining, a highway built to choke off economic vitality and the perpetual underinvestment of local, state and federal governments." "Now it's time to take the next big steps to restore," he added. Black Caucus Chair Accuses Trump Of 'Purge' Of 'Minority' Federal Workers The private charitable trust would be created with a goal to secure $105 million in assets, with most of the funding either secured or committed by June 1, 2026. Read On The Fox News App Nichols says the City Council would have to approve the transfer of any city assets to the trust. The plan calls for the bulk of the funding, $60 million, to go toward improving buildings and revitalizing the city's north side. 'Tipping The Scales': House Gop Leaders Rip Actblue After Dem Fundraising Giant Hit With Subpoena "The Greenwood District at its height was a center of commerce," Nichols told the Associated Press. "So what was lost was not just something from North Tulsa or the Black community. It actually robbed Tulsa of an economic future that would have rivaled anywhere else in the world." Nichols' push comes just weeks after Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., announced plans to introduce the Reparations Now Resolution, which calls for the U.S. to spend trillions of dollars on reparations for Black Americans. Lee's resolution cites U.S. slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other racially discriminatory laws and policies to justify spending trillions of dollars supporting the descendants of Black Americans in the U.S. Click To Get The Fox News App "That's why we recognize that the fight to restore Black folks has to be so much more substantive," she added. The Associated Press contributed to this article source: Tulsa mayor proposes $100M reparations plan for descendants of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
House Democrat Summer Lee to introduce reparations push for Black Americans
A House Democrat plans to introduce a resolution calling for the U.S. to spend trillions of dollars on reparations for Black Americans this week. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., plans to introduce the Reparations Now Resolution on Thursday. Lee met with other lawmakers and activists on Capitol Hill on Tuesday at an event titled 'Why We Can't Wait: Advancing Reparative Justice in Our Lifetime.' She argues that reparations are a 'moral and legal obligation' for Americans. Advertisement 'This is a moment in time where societies are shaped [and] new societies are built. We should be the ones who are shaping it,' said Lee. 'Their real intention is to build up whatever comes next in their image,' she said, referring to the Trump administration, 'and we better fight like hell to make sure that we're building it in our image.' Lee added that 'it took nothing but a stroke of a pen,' for President Donald Trump to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. 'That's why we recognize that the fight to restore Black folks has to be so much more substantive,' she added. Advertisement 3 Rep. Summer Lee plans to introduce the Reparations Now Resolution, which calls for the U.S. to spend trillions of dollars on reparations for Black Americans. Getty Images for Court Accountability Lee's resolution cites U.S. slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other racially discriminatory laws and policies to justify spending trillions of dollars supporting the descendants of Black Americans in the U.S. Lee's push comes after Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced her own legislation in February calling for a federal commission to study U.S. slavery and reparation proposals. 3 'This is a moment in time where societies are shaped [and] new societies are built. We should be the ones who are shaping it,' said Lee. Reuters Advertisement 'We are in a moment of anti-Blackness on steroids and we refuse to be silent,' Pressley said at the time. 'We will not back down in our pursuit of racial justice.' The bill aims to create a federal commission charged with investigating the enduring impacts of slavery and its aftermath, along with developing concrete proposals for reparations to African Americans who are descendants of slaves, Pressley said. 3 Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduced legislation in February calling for a federal commission to study U.S. slavery and reparation proposals. Getty Images Advertisement Democratic politicians in blue states, including California, in recent years have floated reparations as a way to atone for what proponents describe as a legacy of racist policies that created disparities for Black people in housing, education and health. Democrats on the Hill and in California have pushed for passage of reparations legislation, with other cities and states proposing ideas for reparations.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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House Democrat to introduce reparations push, declares 'moral obligation' to send trillions to Black Americans
A House Democrat plans to introduce a resolution calling for the U.S. to spend trillions of dollars on reparations for Black Americans this week. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Penn., plans to introduce the Reparations Now Resolution on Thursday. Lee met with other lawmakers and activists on Capitol Hill on Tuesday at an event titled "Why We Can't Wait: Advancing Reparative Justice in Our Lifetime." She argues that reparations are a "moral and legal obligation" for Americans. "This is a moment in time where societies are shaped [and] new societies are built. We should be the ones who are shaping it," said Lee. "Their real intention is to build up whatever comes next in their image," she said, referring to the Trump administration, "and we better fight like hell to make sure that we're building it in our image." Lee added that "it took nothing but a stroke of a pen," for President Donald Trump to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. 'Tipping The Scales': House Gop Leaders Rip Actblue After Dem Fundraising Giant Hit With Subpoena Read On The Fox News App "That's why we recognize that the fight to restore Black folks has to be so much more substantive," she added. Lee's resolution cites U.S. slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other racially discriminatory laws and policies to justify spending trillions of dollars supporting the descendants of Black Americans in the U.S. Black Caucus Chair Accuses Trump Of 'Purge' Of 'Minority' Federal Workers Lee's push comes after Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced her own legislation in February calling for a federal commission to study U.S. slavery and reparation proposals. "We are in a moment of anti-Blackness on steroids and we refuse to be silent," Pressley said at the time. "We will not back down in our pursuit of racial justice." The bill aims to create a federal commission charged with investigating the enduring impacts of slavery and its aftermath, along with developing concrete proposals for reparations to African Americans who are descendants of slaves, Pressley said. Democratic politicians in blue states, including California, in recent years have floated reparations as a way to atone for what proponents describe as a legacy of racist policies that created disparities for Black people in housing, education and health. House Dems Organize Rapid Response Task Force And Litigation Group To Combat Trump Agenda Click To Get The Fox News App Democrats on the Hill and in California have pushed for passage of reparations legislation, with other cities and states proposing ideas for article source: House Democrat to introduce reparations push, declares 'moral obligation' to send trillions to Black Americans
Fox News
14-05-2025
- Politics
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House Democrat to introduce reparations push, declares 'moral obligation' to send trillions to Black Americans
A House Democrat plans to introduce a resolution calling for the U.S. to spend trillions of dollars on reparations for Black Americans this week. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Penn., plans to introduce the Reparations Now Resolution on Thursday. Lee met with other lawmakers and activists on Capitol Hill on Tuesday at an event titled "Why We Can't Wait: Advancing Reparative Justice in Our Lifetime." She argues that reparations are a "moral and legal obligation" for Americans. "This is a moment in time where societies are shaped [and] new societies are built. We should be the ones who are shaping it," said Lee. "Their real intention is to build up whatever comes next in their image," she said, referring to the Trump administration, "and we better fight like hell to make sure that we're building it in our image." Lee added that "it took nothing but a stroke of a pen," for President Donald Trump to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government. "That's why we recognize that the fight to restore Black folks has to be so much more substantive," she added. Lee's resolution cites U.S. slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other racially discriminatory laws and policies to justify spending trillions of dollars supporting the descendants of Black Americans in the U.S. Lee's push comes after Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced her own legislation in February calling for a federal commission to study U.S. slavery and reparation proposals. "We are in a moment of anti-Blackness on steroids and we refuse to be silent," Pressley said at the time. "We will not back down in our pursuit of racial justice." The bill aims to create a federal commission charged with investigating the enduring impacts of slavery and its aftermath, along with developing concrete proposals for reparations to African Americans who are descendants of slaves, Pressley said. Democratic politicians in blue states, including California, in recent years have floated reparations as a way to atone for what proponents describe as a legacy of racist policies that created disparities for Black people in housing, education and health. Democrats on the Hill and in California have pushed for passage of reparations legislation, with other cities and states proposing ideas for reparations.
