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Illinois city fights lawsuit over reparations program for African Americans

Illinois city fights lawsuit over reparations program for African Americans

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In 2021, Evanston, Illinois, became the first U.S. city to offer reparation payments for discrimination to Black Americans. A conservative group has sued the city, calling the program “unconstitutional.” NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor speaks to a family who benefits from the program and how it could affect them.

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