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Reparations

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Why the South Berkeley ‘Reparations Now’ mural was painted over

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 17, 2023, 12:25 p.m.May 23, 2023

A graffiti complaint prompted the city to cover up the mural that helped inspire the City Council to pursue reparations in Berkeley. The neighbors who created the mural are considering next steps.

Reparations Now! mural painted on Ellis Street in South Berkeley
Posted inSchools

Berkeley school district’s reparations task force meets privately

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich May 01, 2023, 3:40 p.m.May 1, 2023

A 15- to 20-member task force, convened by the superintendent, held its first meeting last month as it explores giving cash payments to students with enslaved ancestors.

Reparations Now! mural painted on Ellis Street in South Berkeley
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Berkeley school district explores giving cash payments to students with enslaved ancestors

Avatar photo by Ally Markovich March 24, 2023, 11:18 a.m.May 1, 2023

A new district task force will study how to create a reparations program. If implemented, it could be the first of its kind in the country.

Four of the co-founders of Reparation Generation. From left to right: Ian Conyers, Karen Hughes, Kiko Davis Snoddy, and David Mayer. Credit: Reparation Generation
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A new nonprofit from Berkeley and Detroit aims to tackle reparations

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel May 19, 2022, 11:01 a.m.March 24, 2023

Reparation Generation will make $25,000 “reparative transfers” to help people in Detroit buy homes.

Reparations Now! mural painted on Ellis Street in South Berkeley
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Berkeley may explore making reparations to Black residents

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel March 18, 2022, 4:30 p.m.March 24, 2023

If Berkeley proceeds, it will be one of the few municipalities to directly grapple with the country’s legacy of enslavement.

Reparations Now! mural painted on Ellis Street in South Berkeley
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Reparations street mural now complete on Ellis Street

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor July 27, 2020, 1:06 p.m.May 23, 2023

South Berkeley residents completed work over the weekend on a street mural that spells out the words ‘Reparations Now!’ in giant colorful letters on the block between Prince Street and Ashby Avenue.

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