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politics2 years ago

"New York Establishes Commission to Study Slavery Reparations for Black New Yorkers"

New York state has signed a bill into law to establish a commission that will consider reparations for the lasting effects of slavery in the state. The nine-member commission will examine the institution of slavery and its ongoing impact on Black New Yorkers, with the goal of delivering a report and recommendations a year after its first meeting. While the recommendations could potentially include monetary compensation, they would be non-binding. Similar task forces have been established in California and Illinois, but New York's initiative is expected to face backlash and financial challenges. The move is seen as a step towards national reconciliation and repair.

via The Associated Press|
#commission#historical-injustice#new-york
social-justice2 years ago

Centenarian's Long Wait for Justice: 109th Birthday Approaches

Lessie Benningfield Randle, one of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, is turning 109 this week and is still waiting for justice. Alongside Viola Fletcher, the only other survivor, Randle is engaged in a legal battle to hold the City of Tulsa and others accountable for the massacre. Lawyers representing Randle and Fletcher have filed a final brief to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, seeking to reverse a district court's dismissal of their case. State and city officials argue that they cannot be held responsible for events that occurred over a century ago. The survivors hope for justice and closure after witnessing the destruction of their community and enduring racial disparities for decades.

via The New York Times|
#historical-injustice#legal-battle#racial-justice
historycivil-rights2 years ago

Clearing the Names: Seeking Justice for Massachusetts' Accused Witches

A group called the Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project is seeking to clear the names of nearly 200 individuals who were accused, imprisoned, or indicted during the witch trials in Massachusetts in the 17th century. While previous efforts have focused on those executed in Salem, this group aims to bring recognition and apologies to all victims of the witch hunt hysteria. The project's leader, Joshua Hutchinson, argues that the lessons of the witch trials are still relevant today, as scapegoating and witch-hunt-like behaviors continue to occur in moments of fear. The group also highlights that witch hunts remain an active concern in other parts of the world.

via The Washington Post|
#exoneration#historical-injustice#historycivil-rights
social-issues2 years ago

Last survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, Hughes Van Ellis, dies at 102

Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last survivors of the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has passed away at the age of 102. Ellis, along with his sister Viola Fletcher and another survivor, sued the city of Tulsa for reparations for the deadly act of racial violence. The lawsuit, seeking a 99-year tax holiday for descendants of the massacre victims, was dismissed in July but is currently being appealed. The Tulsa race massacre resulted in the destruction of the prosperous African American neighborhood of Greenwood, also known as Black Wall Street, and the deaths of hundreds of Black residents.

via Reuters|
#black-wall-street#historical-injustice#hughes-van-ellis
obituary2 years ago

Last Survivor of Tulsa Race Massacre, Hughes Van Ellis, Passes Away at 102

Hughes "Uncle Redd" Van Ellis, one of the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has passed away at the age of 102. Ellis, along with his sister and another survivor, had been fighting for reparations for the destruction caused by the massacre. The siblings' lawsuit against the City of Tulsa was dismissed in July, but they have appealed the decision. Ellis, a World War II veteran, died "waiting on justice," according to his grandnephew. The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the deadliest acts of racial violence in US history, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Black residents and the destruction of their homes and businesses.

via CNN|
#historical-injustice#hughes-van-ellis#last-survivor
education2 years ago

Historic Victory: Black Deaf Students from Segregated 1950s School to Receive Long-Awaited Diplomas

At least 24 Black deaf students who attended a segregated school on the grounds of Gallaudet University in the 1950s will finally receive their high school diplomas during a graduation ceremony hosted by the university. These students were previously denied diplomas despite attending school, and the event aims to acknowledge and rectify past racial and educational injustices. The students were only able to attend the school after a legal battle against segregation, and their education was primarily focused on vocational studies rather than academics. This ceremony is seen as a significant step in recognizing the history and stories of the Black deaf community.

via WTOP|
#black-deaf-students#education#gallaudet-university
social-justice2 years ago

Dismissal of Tulsa Reparations Case Leaves Survivors Seeking Justice

A court has dismissed a case seeking reparations for the victims and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, in which a white mob attacked and destroyed the prosperous Black neighborhood of Greenwood. The lawsuit argued that the city of Tulsa and other defendants should compensate for the damages caused during the massacre. However, the court ruled that the case was filed too late, as the statute of limitations had expired, and that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that the defendants' actions violated the Constitution.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#court-decision#historical-injustice#legal-case