The Greenbelt Reparations Commission was created by the City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, in the US to implement a referendum vote in 2021 calling for the establishment of a body to investigate, and make recommendations regarding, reparations to African-Americans in Greenbelt. The scope of the Commission's charge also includes consideration of reparations for indigenous people.[1]
The referendum passed 63% - 37%. The commission is composed of on a committee 21 members, residents of Greenbelt appointed by City Council.[2]
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edit- ^ Chason, Rachel (November 3, 2021). "Greenbelt residents approve commission to study reparations". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ Fenston, Jacob (November 4, 2021). "Greenbelt, Md. to create reparations commission after referendum vote". NPR. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
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