Chicago reparations advocates say federal gov morally owes '7 quadrillion dollars' in slave labor
Reparations advocates spoke at Kennedy King College in Chicago, arguing that the federal government has a moral obligation to compensate Black Americans for the legacy of slavery, with some suggesting an astronomical figure of 7 quadrillion dollars. The event, titled 'Developing an Agenda: A Conversation on Reparations,' included panelists such as faculty members and reparations commissioners discussing the ethical dimensions of reparative justice. Attendees, including students and community members, engaged in the discussion as part of a broader local and national conversation on racial equity and historical redress.
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Culture Trends Chicago reparations advocates say federal gov morally owes '7 quadrillion dollars' in slave labor The advocates spoke to dozens of students at an event, titled 'Developing an Agenda: A Conversation on Reparations' at Kennedy King College By Joshua Q. Nelson Fox News Published April 30, 2026 3:42pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Chicago Mayor claims restaurant industry is 'tied to slavery' Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said the restaurant is "tied to slavery" during a press conference Wednesday after the City Council failed to override his veto of a measure to phase out the subminimum wage for tipped workers.
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