As we reflect on the transformative session that marked the culmination of our work for this year on November 26th, we are filled with gratitude for all we’ve accomplished together. Your contributions and commitment continue to drive this movement forward, and as we look ahead to 2025, we remain steadfast in advancing our shared vision with purpose and determination.

This session celebrated our collective achievements and focused on the impactful efforts of the group, including reflections shared with members of The Global Circle for Reparations and Healing. This Circle, guided by a steering committee, serves as an advisory for six operational working groups, including Inter- and Intra-Community Healing, GESIP, Interreligious Actors and Institutions, Media & Narrative-Building, Partnerships & Movement-Building, and Political Actors & Power Dynamics. Learn more about their transformative work HERE.

Key Follow-Up Information & Action Items

• Next Generation InitiativeMatthew Robinson presented the progress of this pivotal initiative, calling for feedback on proposal documents. Members are encouraged to review the materials and provide input. If you’re interested in joining the team, email John Tovar at programs@global.black.
  
• Calls for Proposals- Okama Brook proposed two opportunities to submit a call for abstracts as well as events to be a part of:

• Africa Caribbean Studies Conference 2024: Held in Lagos, Nigeria (Dec. 17-21) and Calabar, Nigeria  (Dec. 26-29). Submit abstracts HERE.
• 49th Annual Conference, Caribbean Studies Association (CSA): “Reparations: Resistance, Resilience, Reproduction, and Rehabilitation,” St. Martin | June 1-7, 2025. Submission deadline: Dec. 15, 2024 (midnight EST). See HERE for details 

Upcoming Events

• First Repair 4th Annual National Symposium: Dec. 4-6, Evanston, IL. Register Now.
• National Reparations Town Hall: Dec. 5, commemorating Evanston’s Resolution 126-R-19. Register Today.
• The Art of Reparations Podcast/Library Unveiling: Contact Catherine MBali Green-Johnson for more details at info@theartofreparations.com.

Next Meeting Details

If you know someone passionate about this work, please share the GESIP Interest Form with them so we can welcome them to our community.

We wish you all Happy Holidays, thank you for your continued dedication. We eagerly look forward to what we will achieve together in the coming year.

 Date: January 28th, 2025
 Email us at: info@afrocaribbeanalliance.org  for details on joining these programs.