Welcome to City of Chicago Reparations Commission

 On June 17, 2024 during the City of Chicago's Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration, Mayor Brandon Johnson made the nation news when he took two very important steps towards advancing reparations in Chicago. First, he signed an Executive Order to establish a Reparation Task Force. And, secondly and perhaps the largest achievement in Chicago Reparations to date, he issued a formal apology for the city's involvement in chattel slavery.

Members of City Council and Kamm Howard speak on the legacy of Dr. Conrad Worrill. Also, supporting and the establishment of Juneteenth by Ald. Maria Hadden. WATCH NOW

Ald. Sawyer introduced a need to form the City of Chicago Reparations Commission with the City Council.

List of all the City of Chicago Reparations Subcommittee Members and contact information

Please see the Calendar for past and future meetings. VIEW CALENDAR

First Meeting - Ald. Stephanie Coleman Chair and Ald. Andre Vasquez held the first public subject matter hearing to discuss the goals, future projects on Subcommittee on Reparations with members. Mansong Kullaby, speaks about the commission, Ald. Dorothy Tillman. WATCH NOW

First Meeting - Ald. Stephanie Coleman Chair and Ald. Andre Vasquez this meeting is noted on the Committee on Health and Human Relations Calendar with Notice, but the video is missing. VIDEO MISSING

First Meeting - Ald. Stephanie Coleman Chair and Ald. Andre Vasquez held the first public meeting on Reparations with Subcommittee members. Mansong Kullaby, speaks about the commission, Ald. Dorothy Tillman.  WATCH NOW

 On June 17, 2024 during the City of Chicago's Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration, Mayor Brandon Johnson made the nation news when he took two very important steps towards advancing reparations in Chicago. First, he signed an Executive Order to establish a Reparation Task Force. And, secondly and perhaps the largest achievement in Chicago Reparations to date, he issued a formal apology for the city's involvement in chattel slavery. READ or WATCH

City of Chicago Reparations Commission charter was introduced on March 21, 2022.

CWCRC and N'COBRA co-host a membership drive and fundraiser which screening of "Who We are A Chornicles of Racism in America." Ald. Sawyer and Ald. Stephanie Coleman attended to support City of Chicago reparations, give updates, and hear from constituents. REGISTER

We will discuss the City of Chicago reparations Movement, updates, and get feedback from the community. REGISTER

Our President, Kamm Howard discusses the Slavery Era Disclosure Reports, with Ald. Stephanie Coleman (Chair) and the rest of the  City of Chicago Sub-Committee on Reparations members. REGISTER

CWCRC host the 1st ever City of Chicago Mayoral Forum on Reparations for the Descendant of Enslaved Africans at Malcolm X College. Mayoral Candidates answered several questions about: 1. What reparations means to them, 2. how they would move reparations forward in Chicago,  if they would establish a Commission or a Sub-Committee and other great questions. READ MORE

CWCRC requested to meet with both run-off Mayoral Candidates. Paul Vallas was unavailable to meet with us directly however he sent his representative to hear our 100 Day Robust Plan request. Paul Vallas agreed with delivering on these items, however some modification may be made. REGISTER

CWCRC requested to meet with both run-off Mayoral Candidates. Brandon Johnson was available to meet with us to hear our 100 Day Robust Plan request. Brandon Johnson agreed to all four items replying, "I can commit to this". With only one advised warning he reserved the right to decide on the name of the Office on Enslaved Africans.   REGISTER

We will discuss the City of Chicago reparations history, 100 Day Robust Reparations Plan, 2023-24 plans which include choosing the 37 Conrad Worrill Community Reparation Commissioners. Meeting Minutes to be adopted and posting to follow. REGISTER

We will discuss the City of Chicago reparations history, updates, 2023-24 plans which include choosing the 37 Conrad Worrill Community Reparation Commissioners. Meeting Minutes to be adopted and posting to follow. WATCH NOW

We will discuss the selection committee duties and the application process in choosing the Conrad Worrill Community Reparation Commissioners. 37 Community Commissioners will oversee reparations issues, research, design, and implementation for Chicago's 77 communities. REGISTER

We will discuss the 100 Day Robust Reparations Plan acheitems listed in the City of Chicago's Mayoral 2023 Transitional Report, 2023-24 plans which include choosing the 37 Conrad Worrill Community Reparation Commissioners. We will discuss the selection committee duties and the application process in choosing the Conrad Worrill Community Reparation Commissioners. 37 Community Commissioners will oversee reparations issues, research, design, and implementation for Chicago's 77 communities. REGISTER

CWCRC is hoping to have Mayor Brandon Johnson and members of the City of Chicago Sub-committee on reparations attend this community meeting to over their plans for Chicago Reparations. We will announce the 2023 CWCRC selection committee charged with developing duties and the application process in choosing the Conrad Worrill Community Reparations Commissioners. 37 Community Commissioners will oversee reparations issues, research, design, and implementation for Chicago's 77 communities. REGISTER

The Selection Committee has not been formed. Future information to follow.