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Reparations Reimagined: More than Pay for Slavery

Reparations should not only focus on repaying Black people for years of slavery, but also address the harm racist laws, policies and discriminatory practices have had on Blacks in the 150+ years since the end of slavery, including inadequate healthcare and access to healthy foods; one possible solution could be to provide funds for the establishment of free local Black-controlled health and wellness centers.