Greenbelt Reparations Task Force

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The Greenbelt Reparations Commission was created by the City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, in the US to implement a referendum vote in 2021 calling for the establishment of a body to investigate, and make recommendations regarding, reparations to African-Americans in Greenbelt. The scope of the Commission's charge also includes consideration of reparations for Indigenous people. [1]

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The referendum passed 63% - 37%. The commission is composed of 21 members, residents of Greenbelt appointed by City Council. [2]

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  1. ↑ Chason, Rachel (November 3, 2021). "Greenbelt residents approve commission to study reparations". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Fenston, Jacob (November 4, 2021). "Greenbelt, Md. to create reparations commission after referendum vote". NPR. Retrieved October 24, 2023.


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