African American Ambassadors Group

01/15/2023

The Big Payback is the story of how a rookie alderwoman in Evanston, Illinois led the passage of the first tax-funded reparations bill for Black Americans and stirred up a debate about the debt owed from the U.S.

12/05/2022

An important announcement from Mayor Elorza and a key recognition and apology on discriminatory practices and history impacting our community in Providence, Rhode Island today.

10/13/2022

The work is being noticed.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ten million dollars’ worth of reparations are headed toward residents of this New England city. But on a recent Friday night, change felt 10 …

10/06/2022

AAAG folks - here's a chance to see each other in person! Let's talk about what the future holds for us, next Thursday.

09/27/2022

This Thursday - Support the work of the Reparations Committee! City Hall, Room 305

08/04/2022

Jim Vincent speaking about the work of the Reparations Commission on WPRI

NAACP Providence President Jim Vincent joined 12 News at 4 Wednesday to discuss the city’s ambitious reparations program.

07/26/2022

The commission is recommending a long list of programs that would cost much more than the the $10 million set aside by the city.

07/12/2022

Reparations Commission preview!

The 11-point plan would target numerous investments with $10 million in ARPA funds.