Boston Activists Demand $15 Billion in Reparations for Slavery

The reparations proposal targets the city and 'white churches' to address historical racial inequities, sparking a broad conversation on racial justice.

Activists in Boston demand $15 billion in reparations for slavery from the city and 'white churches,' aiming to address the racial wealth gap and educational disparities.
The proposal includes $5 billion in direct cash payments to black residents, $5 billion in investments in new financial institutions, and $5 billion to combat the racial educational achievement gap and support anti-violence measures.
Numerous religious leaders have signed a letter to Boston churches, urging them to atone for their historical connections to slavery and support reparations.
The Boston City Council and Mayor Michelle Wu have previously issued an apology for the city's role in the slave trade and established a Reparations Task Force to provide recommendations.
The reparations demand has sparked a broad conversation about racial equity, with some viewing it as a necessary step towards justice, while others criticize it as impractical.