What does the term reparations mean? Here are some examples and definitions
Belleville News-Democrat
11 hrs ago
Kelsey Landis, Belleville News-Democrat
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More information about the 1917 massacre in East St. Louis and reparations.
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What happened during the 1917 attacks on Black people in East St. Louis? Here's a summary
What does the term reparations mean? Here are some examples and definitions
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When Americans hear the word "reparations," they might think of providing direct payments to descendants of Black people who were enslaved and tortured during the country's youth.
But the word's connotation can change drastically depending on the historical context and what victims feel needs to be done and by whom.