Shape Reparations in St. Paul: Community Town Hall
Join the African American Redress Network (AARN) and the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission for a community conversation about the future of reparations in St. Paul. Black St. Paul residents are invited to share their stories and experiences, reflect on historical and ongoing injustices, and help shape visions and recommendations for meaningful reparative action. Refreshments will be provided.
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026, and Friday, November 20, 2026
Time:
Thursday: 4:30–6:30 PM
Friday: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
270 N. Kent Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
Moderators: Benny Roberts, Prof. Justin Hansford, and Ankhet Hesi-Ra
Registration: Advance registration is required. Register here
Sponsors: Columbia SIPA (School of International and Public Affairs), African American Redress Network, and Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center.