Evansville, Illinois Alderman Robin Rue Simmons spearheaded the city’s reparations move. In a Twitter poster prior to the official action, she posted., “#WhyReparations
402 years of Black Resilience.
It’s hard to explain the feeling of celebration, resentment and great hope at the same time. I want to scream out trauma and victory in 1 shout. I’ll just say ‘Onward’. I love you Black People.” (Twitter)