A Call for President Biden to Sign an Executive Order to Establish a Reparations Commission Before Leaving Office.
President Joe Biden
Join us in calling President Biden to sign an executive order establishing a commission to study reparations for African Americans before leaving office. This action will also honor the legacy of the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who passionately advocated for HR 40 and its pursuit of justice and equality. We call upon citizens, elected officials, organization leaders, and faith leaders to stand united with us by signing our letter to make this crucial step toward racial healing a reality.
Rev. Redeem Robinson, All Souls Movement - Los Angeles, CA
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To:
President Joe Biden
From:
[Your Name]
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Biden,
On behalf of citizens, elected officials, organization leaders, and faith leaders across the nation, we urge you to sign an executive order establishing a commission to study reparations proposals for African Americans before the conclusion of your presidential term. This critical action would honor the tireless work of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee, the esteemed sponsor of H.R 40 (The Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act), and reinforce your commitment to advancing racial justice and equality in our country.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee devoted her career to the pursuit of equality, tirelessly championing the cause of reparations and advocating for a thorough examination of the lasting impacts of slavery and systemic racism. As a nation, we owe it to her legacy and the countless individuals affected by these historical injustices to act decisively. By establishing a commission dedicated to studying reparations, you can honor her remarkable legacy and take a significant step toward addressing the historical and systemic inequalities faced by African Americans.
Creating this commission would enable a thorough and thoughtful exploration of the economic, social, and cultural dimensions of reparations. It would offer an opportunity to examine how systemic racism has shaped our society and develop actionable proposals to foster healing and reconciliation. In doing so, we would acknowledge the immense contributions and sacrifices of African Americans throughout our nation’s history and reaffirm our collective commitment to justice and equality for all citizens.
Your leadership in signing this executive order would send a powerful message to the nation and the world that the United States is ready to confront its past and build a more equitable and inclusive future. It is a chance to demonstrate that our country can unite to address its historical wrongs and chart a path toward a brighter, more just tomorrow.
We urge you to seize this historic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of Americans and foster unity and reconciliation in our society. Thank you for considering this urgent and vital request.