The Road to Reparations: Insights for Maryland’s Counties and Communities

At the MACo Winter Conference, panelists explored the evolving conversation around reparations and its implications for Maryland communities. The session provided historical context, highlighted national examples, and emphasized the importance of transparency and community engagement in shaping equitable policies. Delegate Aletheia McCaskill led the conversation and moderated an illuminating Q&A at “The Reparations Conversation: Considerations for Maryland Communities” session, framing the discussion as addressing past injustices and building a foundation for equitable policies shaping the future. Moderator Delegate Aletheia McCaskill opens “The Reparations Conversation: Considerations for Maryland Communities” session at #MACoCon. This panel explores how reparations policies are discussed and implemented nationally and locally.#MDpolitics pic.twitter.com/WhbC8oTqCL — Kevin Kinnally (@KKinnally_MACo) December 11, 2024 Panel speakers included: Teisha Dupree-Wilson, Assistant Professor of History, Coppin State University Carl Snowden, Chair, Caucus of African American Leaders This slideshow requires JavaScript. Teisha Dupree-Wilson began the session by providing an overview of the historical context behind reparations. She then discussed how policies like eminent domain, systemic exclusion, and redlining continue to impact communities, underscoring the deep roots of intergenerational harm. Carl Snowden followed with insights into grassroots advocacy and tangible examples of state and local reparations programs. He shared lessons learned from initiatives in New York,...