Evanston, IL is set to become the first U.S. city to compensate Black Americans. The first phase of the reparations initiative — funded by tax revenue from the city’s recreational marijuana sales and private donations — is a homeownership assistance program.
Guest: Robin Rue Simmons -- Alderman, Evanston, IL; Director of Innovation and Outreach at Sunshine Enterprises; Chief Strategist at Ujima Solutions Group.
Recorded: April 28
