Chicago commits to explore reparations

BLACK CHICAGOANS MAY SEE SOME form of reparations, after the city's mayor signed an executive order on June 17 to form a dedicated task force.

- CHANTELLE LEE

"Chicago still bears the scars of systemic racism and injustices that have been inflicted on our communities," Brandon Johnson (right) said during a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony.

"It is now the time to deliver good on reparations for people of Chicago, particularly Black people." Nearly 30% of Chicago residents are Black, according to the U.S.