Speakers:

• Trahern Crews, Black Lives Matter Minnesota
• Nick Muhammad, Black Civic Network
• Amber Jones, former political advisor to Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

Speakers will offer education and historical context about the true meaning of reparations -- and why they have dedicated their lives to fighting for it. Speakers will also share their personal experiences organizing around and advocating for reparations for American Descendants of Chattel Slavery. Examples will include work currently being done in St. Paul, MN on the Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee. 

This panel is an update and continuation of a conversation held during Juneteenth week in 2021. 

1 Elimination of Bias Credit (PENDING): Attendees will learn about chattel slavery and the impact it has and continues to have on Black Americans -- especially those living in Minnesota. Attendees will receive education and historical context about reparations and the significance of financial equity in the fight for justice and equality for Black Minnesotans. Additionally, attendees will hear from organizers and a former political advisor about work currently being done to make reparations a reality in Minnesota. A call to action will be offered to those who are interested. Finally, attendees will be invited to a 15-minute Q&A session with panel speakers.

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