High Point commission exploring reparations to present final report

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High Point commission exploring reparations to present final report

The commission exploring community reparations for African American citizens of High Point will present its final report this month. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.Top Stories Man charged in 1994 Reidsville cold case murder Two people injured in shooting near movie theater Allisha Watts’ boyfriend considered person of interest in her disappearance, documents revealGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe One High Point Commission was created by the city council in February 2022. The city adopted a resolution to create the commission, made up of two city council members, nine residents and two NAACP representatives.Reparations are a financial recompense for African Americans whose ancestors were slaves and lived through the Jim Crow era, according to the NAACP. Community members are invited to an information session on Tuesday, Aug. 15, where commission members will present their final report. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsThe information session begins at 6:30 p.m. at the High Point Theatre, 220 East Commerce Ave. You can register to attend by clicking here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Trending StoriesKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

The commission exploring community reparations for African American citizens of High Point will present its final report this month.

Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News.

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The One High Point Commission was created by the city council in February 2022.

The city adopted a resolution to create the commission, made up of two city council members, nine residents and two NAACP representatives.

Reparations are a financial recompense for African Americans whose ancestors were slaves and lived through the Jim Crow era, according to the NAACP.

Community members are invited to an information session on Tuesday, Aug. 15, where commission members will present their final report.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

The information session begins at 6:30 p.m. at the High Point Theatre, 220 East Commerce Ave.

You can register to attend by clicking here.

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |

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Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

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