Illinois reparations commission releases lengthy report of state's 'harms' against Black citizens

An Illinois state commission that is looking to implement reparations for Black residents released a report laying out what it called the state's history of harms against them on Friday.

"Confronting the truth of our state’s history is a necessary first step toward building a more equitable future," said Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) Chair Marvin Slaughter, Jr. 

Slaughter said, "By grounding our work in historical evidence and the lived experiences of those who have experienced harm...