Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Establishes Black Reparations Task Force

The task force will study historical injustices and recommend reparative measures for Black residents.

Mayor Johnson signed an executive order to create the task force, allocating $500,000 for its work.
The task force will examine discriminatory policies from the slavery era to the present day.
Recommendations may include housing, education, employment, and criminal justice reforms.
The initiative coincides with the Juneteenth holiday, emphasizing the need for racial equity.
The task force's findings and recommendations are expected within a year.