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- Suffolk County
- 6/16/25
- 06/27/2025
- 131 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent meeting of the Boston Reparations Task Force, discussions took place regarding the historical and cultural significance of Juneteenth, its implications for reparations, and the stark economic disparities faced by Black families in Boston. The meeting emphasized the importance of understanding historical injustices and their enduring impact on present-day socio-economic conditions, as well as the need for reparative policies to address these issues.
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- Suffolk County
- 4/14/25
- 04/25/2025
- 111 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Boston Reparations Task Force, discussions were dominated by the historical injustices of urban renewal and its lasting impact on the Black community. Participants voiced concerns about the legacy of land seizures through tax foreclosures and urban renewal projects, which displaced generations of Black families. One speaker criticized the irony of the city presenting land, once taken from Black families, as a solution to the racial wealth gap, stating, “you steal land from black people and sell it back to developers and say ‘here is your redress.'”
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/28/25
- 02/25/2025
- 106 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent session of the Boston Reparations Task Force, members voted to hire an economist to quantify the economic impacts of historical injustices, including slavery and ongoing racism, as part of their comprehensive approach to reparations. The meeting included discussions on multiple research findings, the significance of historical mapping, and the necessity of understanding Black economic contributions to the city’s development.
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- Suffolk County
- 12/16/24
- 02/10/2025
- 89 Minutes
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Overview: The Boston Reparations Task Force, during its recent meeting, focused on the complexities of historical and contemporary systemic racism affecting Black communities in Boston, with an emphasis on extending the timeline for phase one of their research. The task force aims to present a comprehensive understanding of Boston’s racial history, addressing discriminatory practices across education, housing, and policing. An extension request was made to Mayor Michelle Wu, allowing for a more thorough investigation until December 2024.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/11/24
- 03/15/2024
- 69 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Boston Reparations Task Force, significant time was dedicated to establishing and refining the standard operating procedures, a necessary step to ensure the effective continuation of the task force’s work. The meeting also addressed the importance of maintaining historical accuracy and completeness in the minutes, as well as the need to avoid ‘analysis paralysis’ and the urgency of making progress towards the task force’s objectives.