FirstRepair
Workshops, research, and developing models to advance reparations for local government bodies. FirstRepair was founded by Robin Rue Simmons, a former Evanston, Illinois alderman and the architect of the nation’s first government-funded reparations program. Robin’s “solutions only” leadership style has inspired the services of FirstRepair, including sharing best practices, creating tools, and devel
Robin Rue Simmons reparations repair leader speaking at Reparations Repair Expo at EHS in Evanston IL.
Saturday February 21, 2026
01/20/2026
Please join us this Thursday at our National Reparations Strategy Session!
Thursday Jan 22 at 12:30 CT!! Link to join below.
This month we will hear from Keenan Keller, Former Senior Counsel, House Judiciary Committee
Keep fighting the good fight!
https://firstrepair-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/5iiZ6CLoSoCoc44CYvEIvw #/registration
01/19/2026
“Wait’ has almost always meant ‘Never.’” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today, we honor Rev. Dr. King not just by reflecting on his words, but by answering his call to action. At FirstRepair, we believe the path to justice cannot be traveled with hesitation. The time for reparations is not in some distant future—it is right now.
We can no longer ask communities to be patient while systemic injustices persist. Reparations are the essential tool to bridge the gap between our history and our potential.
We stand with the local leaders and advocates who refuse to wait, proving every day that repair is both possible and necessary. Let’s turn “someday” into today.
How you can take action today: Learn: Visit the to explore resources on nonviolent social change. Share: Tag a friend who needs to hear about our mission. Watch: Check out The Big Payback documentary for a deep dive into the movement. Click the link in our bio to join our mailing list and stay connected to the work. ✊🏾✨
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