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This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it

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What happened

Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination.

The Justice Department is trying to kill its program before other cities follow suit.

Key facts

  • Evanston, Ill., became the first U.S. city to compensate Black people for historical discrimination.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 UTC.

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