Upper Darby Micro-reparations

07/19/2022

https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1039614288/the-a-r-c-of-justice

For every dollar of wealth owned by the average white household in the U.S., the average Black household possesses a mere ten cents.It didn't need to be this way. At several historic moments, the trajectory of U.S. racial inequality could have changed dramatically. But at each juncture, the road cho...

05/07/2022

https://thehill.com/news/administration/3479712-racial-justice-groups-press-biden-to-form-reparations-commission/

Racial justice groups and other organizations are pressing President Biden to use his executive authority to form a federal commission to study and develop reparations proposals for African America…

03/30/2022

Stop hurting Upper Darby for political gain.
https://fb.watch/c478Kr2drw/

01/24/2022

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2022/01/23/evanston-reparations-recipient-ramona-burton-interview/

Ramona Burton is slated to receive a $25,000 reparations grant. Her number was one of the first 16 selected in a ping-pong ball drawing last week that

01/12/2022

https://evanstonroundtable.com/2022/01/11/reparations-restorative-housing-grants-recipients/

On Thursday, Jan. 13, reparations get a bit more real in Evanston as the first 16 recipients of $25,000 grants are selected. The City of Evanston’s

01/04/2022

I like what this woman is doing... Is there a way to do it in a way that confronts racism and sexism? ...and without having people on video? Cuz our fundraising is crap.
https://www.facebook.com/BeTheJoyFoundation

From 1 small act of kindness in December 2020 to an official nonprofit on a mission to spread joy all over Delco!

12/17/2021

Almost 4 months after the murder of Fanta Bility, we are still unaware about which officers from the Sharon Hill Police Department pulled their triggers. What we do know is that Fanta lost her life due to their inexcusable behavior and are not being held accountable. Delaware County DA Jack Stollsteimer has demonstrated a pattern of behavior where his relationship with law enforcement outweighs the needs of the community. This is now a national call to action.

On Thursday, January 13, we have organized a rally with UDTJ. We will recognize and remember the life of 8-year old Fanta Bility and demand that the Sharon Hill officers be held accountable for her murder. We demand that Delaware County DA Jack Stollsteimer takes accountability as a prosecutor and ensure that two Black teens, Hasein and Angelo, are not stripped of their future for a crime committed by Sharon Hill officers.

Thursday, January 13 is a significant date in Fanta’s case. Hasein and Angelo are scheduled to have their preliminary court hearing on this day at 11am. We demand that the first degree murder charges are dropped. The families of Fanta, Hasein, and Angelo need the support of the community now more than ever. Join us at the Springfield District Court on the 13th at noon as we fight for justice for Fanta, and the futures of Hasein and Angelo. Spread the word, bring a friend, and continue to sign the petition.

Caption by Dyamond Gibbs, UDTJ President.

12/02/2021

We sat on an empty bank account for a few months, but someone sold a house so now we have some funds again. Homeownership is one of the main ways Americans build wealth, but it is out of reach for more than 50% of Black Americans.
We will be using this money to support local families during the holiday season.

10/05/2021

07/26/2021

John Oliver talks about reparations for housing discrimination.

John Oliver breaks down the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it. Connect with L...

07/21/2021

If you have received your child tax credit and don't need it, consider donating it to us. We will give it to someone who does need it.

07/13/2021

What do you think?

Consider creating a line item in your budget for reparations and mutual aid. If you don't have disposable income, share openly about your salary.