SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services launched a website for the African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission. It was established to bring an equity focus on African American communities and residents that have been impacted by the direct and systemic repercussions of slavery. The Commission will be recommending actions geared towards the growth of African American neighborhoods and communities and ensuring economic representation in all State contracts.
“A critical first step in the work of the ADCRC is collaborative public engagement which includes both educating and hearing from the public concerning the ongoing impacts of slavery, along with the need to employ reparative justice strategies for American Descendants of Slavery,” said Marvin Slaughter, ADCRC Chair, “The Commission will be taking a holistic approach to gain knowledge to inform our task of making recommendations that address disparities present in our community as a result of slavery and its vestiges.”
For more information, visit adcrc.illinois.gov
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