When: Monday, April 27, 2020, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. EDT
Where: https://www.brookings.edu/events/webinar-reparations-for-black-americans-whether-why-and-how
What: Most Democratic presidential candidates have spoken in favor of H.R. 40, the House resolution to create a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans. While many in favor of a national reparations program believe it will provide necessary moral clarity to improve race relations in America, polls suggest that a majority of Americans are opposed, and fundamental questions remain about implementation.
On April 27, the Brookings Policy 2020 initiative and the Hutchins Center on Fiscal & Monetary policy will host an online discussion with William “Sandy” Darity and Kirsten Mullen will speak on their new book, “From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century” (University of North Carolina Press). Introductory remarks will be provided by Susan Neiman, who will share a historical perspective on Germany’s reparations program in the aftermath of World War II.
Launched in October 2019, Brookings’s Policy 2020 initiative offers resources in English and Spanish, and in a variety of formats, to reach all Americans aspiring to be well-informed on the issues shaping the election. The Policy 2020 event series aims to empower voters with fact-based, data-driven, non-partisan information so they can better understand the policy matters discussed by candidates running for office in 2020.
Viewers can submit questions to events@brookings.edu or on Twitter using #ReparationsBrookings or #FHTE.