Hey FirstRepair family! You may have noticed our team has been a bit quieter than usual this month we’ve still been hard at work advancing the movement for reparations, but we’ve also been celebrating something special! Our Communications Associate, Elisa Walker, took the month off to celebrate a major milestone: graduating from Hampton University on May 11th with her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies! 🎓✨ We are so proud of her and excited for what’s next. This fall, Elisa will be attending George Washington University to pursue her Master’s in Public Administration. Congratulations, Elisa! To catch up on what FirstRepair has been involved in throughout May, be sure to visit our Executive @robin_5th_ward Director’s page for updates! keep fighting the good fight! (fb)

To unite and amplify the reparations movement, @firstrepair and @decolonizingwealth announce the launch of a dynamic new mapping tool that visualizes the organizations advancing reparations across nearly 50 state and local initiatives, available at www.reparationsresources.com. With research support from  @economicpolicy , this innovative tool aims to accelerate the ongoing efforts for reparations and redress of systemic injustices against Black people in the United States. “This map is more than a tool - it’s a testament to the power, persistence, and progress of the U.S. Reparations Movement. Through visualizing the local and national efforts advancing reparations, we’re strengthening our collective capacity to push for justice,” said Richard Wallace, Senior Advisor, Reparations, Decolonizing Wealth Project. “We look forward to continuing our efforts alongside FirstRepair as we fight towards winning systemic change and honoring the dignity of Black communities nationwide.” (fb)