Alderman Robin Rue Simmons Appointed to National Reparations Commission

The National African American Reparations Commission Reaffirms Support for Evanston’s Reparation Initiative

New York… Dr. Ron Daniels, Convener of the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) announced today that Alderman Robin Rue Simmons from Evanston, Ill has been selected to serve on the Commission effective May 15th at the conclusion of her term on the City Council. Commenting on the importance of her appointment to the Commission, Dr. Daniels said: “Alderman Simmons vision, courage and tenacity in advocating for reparations for African Americans in Evanston has earned the respect of civil rights and human rights leaders and proponents of reparations across the county. Evanston’s Reparations Initiative is viewed as a model for municipal reparations across the nation.”