College campuses see growing reparations movement – ABC News

At the University of Chicago, student and community organizers have demanded $1 billion in “reparations” from the university to the South Side of Chicago, as part of a multi-pronged campaign asking the university to respond to its historical ties to slavery and allegations of gentrification.
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Bob Out of Here
3 years ago

“Reparations” is just a code word for “money to buy marijuana.”

The Railroader
3 years ago

The participation trophy generation strikes again.

The simple, and correct, answer to these children is “No.”

Ataraxis
3 years ago

Thad their endowments!

Ataraxis
3 years ago
Reply to  Ataraxis

Tax their endowments!

Aaron
3 years ago

I can’t hardly believe what I just read. Wow, I will say that if this increases the velocity of stale, moldy money, it might have a use.

Last edited 3 years ago by Aaron
Ex Illini
3 years ago

It’s nice when they eat their own isn’t it.

The Paraclete
3 years ago
Reply to  Ex Illini

It’s hilarious! I think they should ask for $10 Billion!

Giddyap
3 years ago

One more reason why is useless as preparation for the real world — it’s just a place for performative grievance roleplay

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