Evanston, Illinois Becomes First US City To Pay Reparations To Black Residents

The plan was approved 8 to 1 and will distribute $400,000 to eligible black residents. In order to qualify, residents must provide proof that they have an ancestor who lived in Evanston between the years 1919 and 1969 who was discriminated against because of city ordinances, policies, or practices. Qualifying households will receive up to $25,000 to be put toward home repairs or property down payments.

https://thefederalist.com/2021/03/23/evanston-illinois-becomes-first-us-city-to-pay-reparations-to-black-residents/