Reparations and the Economy
The US American experience has always been one created by, driven by, managed by, andmotivated by money and the economy. Racist capitalism is the preface, premise, and table ofcontents for the American storybook. The ills of slavery and native genocide … Continue reading Reparations and the Economy
Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation – a Next Way Forward
In early January I walked through the Sand Creek Massacre exhibit at the Colorado History Museum. As I took in the experience, the atrocities done against indigenous peoples were on full display – broken treaties, forced displacement, and murder. While … Continue reading Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation – a Next Way Forward
The Problem with Reparations: Why I am Seeking Shalom
I have to admit that I’m not a fan of the notion of reparations as it is discussed in conversations about racial redress. This is not because I don’t think that African-Americans deserve to be restored for 404 years of … Continue reading The Problem with Reparations: Why I am Seeking Shalom
Why do reparations trigger fear in the hearts of so many white people?
To answer this question, I need to first talk about power, and more specifically, the fear of losing power. I have had to do my own serious unpacking around power and fear. In doing so, I found myself having to … Continue reading Why do reparations trigger fear in the hearts of so many white people?
“Reparations in America – the Walmart Paradox Remains”
Written by the Reverend Arthur L. Jones, III – Elmira, NY – May 7, 2023.Are you familiar with the Walmart paradox? You may recognize it by another phraseology, but the principle is as universal as it is simple. Imagine that … Continue reading “Reparations in America – the Walmart Paradox Remains”
Give Us our Reparations
This country was built on genocide and chattel slavery. For over two hundred- and forty years people of the African diaspora worked for free to build schools, roads, businesses, etc. This land was built on the back of free labor, … Continue reading Give Us our Reparations
Reparations – The Priority of Race
My father passed away on November 28, 2018. His funeral was well attended by family, relatives, and close friends. As the family sat in the pews saddened by the sudden loss, I listened carefully to the words spoken by the … Continue reading Reparations – The Priority of Race
Righteous Reparation: Full Restitution
There has been a great deal of media coverage regarding reparations. Some support it, and others oppose it. From Evanston, Illinois, to California and many others, the message of reparations has been reverberating around the world. Reparation activism has been … Continue reading Righteous Reparation: Full Restitution
Reparations… or, Revival?
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi. One of the most compelling features of the museum are tall black pillars featuring the names of every human being reported to … Continue reading Reparations… or, Revival?
Three-Fifths 