Greenbelt Reparations Task Force Explained

The Greenbelt Reparations Commission was created by the City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, in the US to implement a referendum vote in 2021 calling for the establishment of a body to investigate, and make recommendations regarding, reparations to African-Americans in Greenbelt. The scope of the Commission's charge also includes consideration of reparations for indigenous people.^[1]

The referendum passed 63% - 37%. The commission is composed of 21 members, residents of Greenbelt appointed by City Council.^[2]

See also

• Evanston Reparations Committee
• California Reparations Task Force
• St. Louis Reparations Commission

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. News: Chason . Rachel . Greenbelt residents approve commission to study reparations . The Washington Post . 3 November 2021 . 24 October 2023.
2. Web site: Fenston . Jacob . Greenbelt, Md. to create reparations commission after referendum vote . NPR . 4 November 2021 . 24 October 2023.