Providence Truth, Reconciliation, and Municipal Reparations

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Providence Truth, Reconciliation, and Municipal Reparations in the News

• 10/6/2022 In Providence, a ‘down payment’ on reparations brings a glimmer of hope, Andscape
• 8/25/2022 Providence mayor proposes $10m reparations spending plan, Boston Globe
• 8/25/2022 Elorza announced next steps after release of reparations report, releases proposed budget, WJAR
• 8/24/2022 Rhode Island reparations report suggests programs for Providence, not cash, Boston Globe
• 7/18/2022 School, think tank, full-time council: Providence reparations panel’s growing agenda, Providence Journal
• 7/11/2022 Housing, health care, Black media: Providence reparations panel unveils massive list, Providence Journal
• 6/17/2022 Where does Providence stand on reparations? Panel needs to move fast to answer, Providence Journal
• 5/6/2022 In Providence, Black neighborhood lost to redevelopment spark questions about reparations, Boston Globe
• 4/19/2022 New Providence board weighs how to offer reparations, from housing to education, Providence Journal
• 3/1/2022 Providence mayor forms city reparations commission, Boston Globe
• 2/28/2022 Providence creates reparations committee as it seeks to address history of racial injustice, WPRI
• 2/28/2022 Providence announces reparations committee in truth-telling initiative, WJAR
• 2/28/2022 Elorza forms commission to plan for reparations, possibly direct payments, Providence Journal
• 1/5/2022  Elorza proposes millions for housing, reparations in new COVID-relief fund spending plan, Providence Journal
• 7/31/2021 Can Cities Do Reparations Alone?, New Republic
• 6/18/2021 11 US mayors, including Elorza, commit to develop reparations pilot projects, WPRI
• 4/19/2022 Discussions on reparations for Black and Indigenous residents begin in Providence, ABC6
• 3/29/2021 Providence unveils ‘truth-telling’ report on 4 centuries of racial injustice in RI, Providence Journal
• 3/29/2022What to know: 5 key takeaways from ‘truth-telling’ report on RI racism, Providence Journal
• 3/29/2021  As Providence considers reparations, new report tackles four centuries of racial injustice, WPRI
• 3/24/2021 As Evanston, Illinois approves reparations for Black residents, will the country follow?, PBS News Hour
• 9/10/2020 What a Florida Reparations Case Can Teach Us About Justice in America, Time
•  Providence, RI exploring reparations over slavery, ABC News
• 8/24/2020 U.S. cities and states are discussing reparations for Black Americans. Here’s what’s key, Washington Post
• 8/3/2020 Cities are considering reparations to repay the debt of slavery, but can they?, Boston Globe
• 7/16/2020 US mayor of Providence, RI launches reparations process, Al Jazeera
• 7/16/2020 As Providence crafts its reparations program, expectations are high, Boston Globe
• 7/16/2020 Providence, R.I., to look at issuing reparations to residents of African, Native American heritage, the Globe and Mail, The Globe and Mail
• 7/16/2020Providence mayor signs order to pursue truth, reparations for Black, Indigenous people, Providence Journal
• 7/16/2020 Providence to consider reparations for Black and Native American residents, Masslive.com
• 7/16/2020 Providence Mayor’s Executive Order Marks First Steps Toward Reparations In Rhode Island, WBUR
• 7/15/2020 Elorza unveils reparations program for those of African, Native American descent, WPRI
• 7/15/2020 Providence Mayor Launches Reparations Process, New England Cable News, NECN
• 7/15/2020 Providence Mayor Elorza to announce ’reconciliation and municipal reparations’ order, Providence Journal
• 7/15/2020 Providence Mayor Launches Reparations Process, US NEWS & World Report
• 7/15/2020 Providence Mayor Elorza signs order establishing process toward reparations for city’s Black and Indigenous residents, ABC6
• 7/15/2020 Providence announces Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations process, UPRISE RI
• 7/14/2020 Providence to consider reparations program for people with African or Indigenous heritage, Boston Globe

Media inquiries should be directed to Theresa Agonia, Chief of External Affairs, at TAgonia@providenceri.gov.

City of Providence Press Releases:

• 7/15/2020 Mayor Jorge Elorza Announces Truth-Telling, Reconciliation and Municipal Reparations Process
• 9/22/2020 Mayor Jorge Elorza Joins Community Members in Launching Truth Telling Phase
• 3/29/2021 Mayor Elorza Joins African American Ambassador Group, Historians to Unveil Truth-Telling Report
• 2/28/2022 Mayor Elorza Joins African American Ambassador Group, Coalition of Partners to Unveil Reconciliation Framework
• 8/22/2022 Providence Municipal Reparations Commission Appointed by Mayor Elorza and Providence City Council Submits Report to City of Providence, City of Providence
• 8/25/22 Mayor Elorza, Providence Municipal Reparations Commission Members, Providence African American Ambassadors Group, and Community Partners Announce Next Steps to Advance Reparations