When: Thursday, February 29 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Who is invited: Everyone, including the public
Where: Fellowship Hall

REGISTER HERE: The Big Payback Movie & Discussion

The Racial Justice Team (RJT) is showing a PBS documentary movie to learn more about reparations for the harm to African Americans caused by systematic racism and discrimination. This is the second event in a series that is part of our church’s effort to educate ourselves to address racism and the effects of racism in our community.

The movie, “The Big Payback,” follows the efforts of Robin Rue Simmons, city council alderman from Evanston, IL, and Rep. Shirley Lee Jackson as they pressure the government to deliver monetary justice and appropriate remedies for Black Americans harmed by centuries of chattel slavery, state-sponsored terrorism, systemic injustice, and corporate exploitation. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie will start around 6:30 p.m.

Following the film, Dr. Jeff Trask (University of Illinois Professor and founder of the CU Reparations Coalition will provide commentary and lead a discussion.

Bring your family and your friends to learn, ask questions, and discuss the role of reparations both nationally and locally. For more information about this film, go to The Big Payback Movie.

For a brief timeline of reparations in the U.S. and a list of resources, click on the links.