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Shelby County Leaders Explore Reparations

Shelby County leaders on Wednesday – voted to study reparations for descendants of enslaved people, adding to a growing number of local and state government’s that are considering similar programs. The Shelby County resolution will allocate $5 million to study and find “actionable items” addressing five key areas: increased access to affordable housing and homeownership, health care parity, criminal justice reform, enhanced career opportunities, and financial literacy and generational wealth.

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