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About the Mayor's Commission on Reparations

The Mayor's Commission on Reparations was officially seated in May 2023. Its charge is to study and make recommendations to the City of Kansas City on reparatory justice for harmful and discriminatory policies and practices against the African American/Black community.

Historic Milestone

KC Reparations Coalition!

The establishment of this Commission represents a historic commitment by Kansas City to address centuries of systemic harm and work toward meaningful repair for the Black community.

Five Major Impact Areas

Framework for Reparatory Proposals

Document the Damage

Identify Responsible Parties

Identify Responsible Parties

The specific harm done to Black Kansas Citians in each area

Identify Responsible Parties

Identify Responsible Parties

Identify Responsible Parties

The systems, institutions, and parties responsible for the harm

Design Remedies

Identify Responsible Parties

Design Remedies

Concrete solutions to begin meaningful repair and restoration

KCRC's Role in the Movement

Advocacy

Mobilization

Mobilization

KCRC played a key role in helping create and advocate for the Commission's formation, ensuring community representation in the reparations process.

Mobilization

Mobilization

Mobilization

The Coalition continues to mobilize residents, organize meetings, and keep the public informed about progress.

Education

Accountability

Accountability

Providing ongoing education to the community about reparations, their importance, and the Commission's work.

Accountability

Accountability

Accountability

Holding institutions accountable and ensuring the Commission's recommendations are implemented with integrity.

Meetings & Events

11/14/2025

Celebrating 5 years of organizing for Reparations

5:30 pm

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8 pm

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center. 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130

Event Details

11/14/2025

Celebrating 5 years of organizing for Reparations

Join KCRC for the kick-off of our reparations education campaign as we give thanks for five years of accomplishments on the road to local re...

Event Details

5:30 pm

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8 pm

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center. 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64130

Meeting Archives

FB Group page to access meeting linksOct. 27th, 2025Sept. 29th, 2025Aug. 25th, 2025July, 28th, 2025June, 30th, 2025April 28th, 2025March 31, 2025Feb 24th, 2025Jan. 27th, 2025

Official Commission Site

Visit the Mayor's Commission on Reparations official website for more information.

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"We are the bridge between community and Commission."


– Janay Reliford


Fiscal Sponsor: KCRC operates under fiscal sponsorship of Community Capital Fund


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