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Evanston, In Illinois, Has Become The First US City To Compensate Black Residents For Past Discrimination And The Lingering Aftermath Of Slavery. Qualified Blacks Residents Are To Receive $25,000, Via A Program Funded From Donations And From A 3% Tax Revenue On Recreational Marijuana, For Home Repairs Or Down Payments On Property.

Evanston, Illinois, becomes first U.S. city to pay reparations to Black residents

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/evanston-illinois-becomes-first-u-s-city-pay-reparations-blacks-n1261791

The Chicago suburb’s City Council voted 8-1 to distribute $400,000 to eligible black households.