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Residents urge Champaign County Board to consider a countywide reparations commission
Summary
Multiple public commenters representing local reparations groups told the Champaign County Board they want a county-level commission to research and recommend reparations tailored to local harms, citing examples from other U.S. cities.
At a Champaign County Board meeting, several residents asked the board to support forming a countywide reparations commission to research harms done to African Americans in Champaign County and recommend remedies.
Speakers said a commission would gather local history, conduct community outreach and produce recommendations for reparative actions. "Reparations is definitely not a new concept," said Jeffrey Trask, Midwest regional leader for First Repair and a member of the Champaign‑Urbana Reparations Coalition, as he outlined national and local precedents.
The request came during the board’s…
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