Where the Reparations At?

There's more to repairing than repealing

"...the repeal of DADT should come with a comprehensive reparations package for those discharged under DADT (regardless of whether..."

Dec. 20, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Inception

Nolan's first film since The Dark Knight is a heist picture with an inventive twist.

"...off, and a broken man tries, badly, to make reparations. Hans Zimmer’s characteristically assaultive score strikes the right tone:..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Atonement

Joe Wright has fashioned an epic piece of moviemaking from Ian McEwan’s novel: Starring Keira Knightley, the film is consumed with the nature of storytelling and the moral responsibility of the storyteller.

"...sins of the daughter and a lifetime spent making reparations...."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Friday Blingee: Ask & Tell

For our DADT sisters and brothers

"...what is it called? Oh yah, apologize and make reparations...."

Oct. 15, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

U.S. Senate Debate Closes Upbeat Texas Dem Convention

M.J. Hegar and Royce West seize the center

"...Reparations for slavery?: Asked their opinions of Rep. Sheila Jackson..."

June 8, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...of charter schools (Houston has many) and seekers of reparations and legal-dope enthusiasts and T-shirt sellers eager to turn..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 LGBTQ Victories Worldwide

It’s the most listicle time of the year!

"...1. Uruguay Pays Reparations to Trans People..."

Dec. 27, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Ray Emerson

The Great Invisible

Doc looks at the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the lives of residents in the Gulf area.

"...could not provide the requisite documentation to qualify for reparations...."

Dec. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

After a Fashion

A turn for the worse? Or a turn for the better? Resolve makes all the difference.

"...hope that with better health, I can make the reparations in my life that I want to; and hope..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

"...famed attorney Johnny Cochran on the symposium's theme of "Reparations: Does America Owe African Americans a Debt?" Cochran is..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature

Council Watch

City Council hears neighbors' complaints about noise from the new Austin Bergstrom International Airport; and the city's solid waste services is headed for automated changes.

"...up to the city to decide upon and fund reparations. After a year's worth of work and negotiation with..."

Sept. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Lagniappe

"...II, editorials question whether the Germans have made sufficient reparations for the Holocaust. The phrase "never again" has taken..."

July 7, 1995 Arts Feature

AFF Review: First We Bombed New Mexico

Manhattan Project survivors documentary is a call to action

"...Treaty so that her people might finally get the reparations from a government that bombed its own people...."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Five Gallery Shows to Beat the Summer Heat

Cool visions, cool on the skin

"...the paradox of American exceptionalism and the call for reparations. Eleven artists were asked to consider what's required for..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: On Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings, Asian Americans Still Erased in Texas

With the State Board of Education updating our history curriculum, we have an opportunity now to highlight Asian American narratives for future generations of Texas students

"...American activist, helps pass the Civil Liberties Act, granting reparations and a formal apology to WWII internees...."

March 18, 2022 Column by Ashley Cheng

An Old Crime Bubbles to the Surface in Descendant

Margaret Brown observes a drowned history

"...both the history-writing and conversations about reconciliation and possible reparations – including damages for environmental racism – to the..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

SXSW Film Review: Executive Order

Brazilian speculative drama shows racism transcends borders

"...rights lawyer who sues the Brazilian government for monetary reparations to Black citizens, attempting to hold the state accountable..."

March 16, 2021 Screens Post by Selome Hailu

Book Review: I Came As a Shadow by John Thompson

Coach's autobiography is a tale of U.S. sports and U.S. history

"...even likely that Georgetown’s recent efforts at compensation and reparations would not have happened without Thompson’s exemplary career...."

March 3, 2021 Sports Post by Michael King

It’s a Celebration

Deezie Brown and Jake Lloyd throw a gala

"...paid for generations and generations is more important than reparations."..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...in this country and a long overdue conversation on reparations for Black Americans...."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

On the Ground at Austin’s First-Ever African American Genealogy Conference

A community considers its roots

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Sassy's Brings Its Vegetarian Soul Food to East Austin

Andrea Dawson's home cooking lands at 12th & Chicon

"...small scale, Dawson sees Sassy's as a form of reparations – with one of Dawson's biggest investors being a..."

March 22, 2019 Food Feature by Sydney Greene

Quote of the Week

"...– Former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, endorsing reparations while at SXSW (and provoking the ire of Bernie..."

March 15, 2019 News Column

SXSW, Tribune, CNN Present the Rest of the 2020 Presidential Pack

Six candidates in search of the voters, plus a Trump surrogate

"...Bernie for not being willing to sign on to reparations...."

March 11, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Christening the Waterloo Music Festival

Welcome to the jamily

"...touchdown in Texas, and DeadEye demonstrated their own local reparations to the jam grandfathers. Drummer Shadd Scott launched the..."

Sept. 10, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...re-collection of essays (including the groundbreaking "The Case for Reparations") threaded with a reporting narrative, recapitulates the Barack Obama..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

The Doctor vs. the Hospital

Relentless whistleblower fights legal war of attrition with Lakeway Medical Center

"...of Lakeway agreed to pay Van Boven $55,000 in reparations...."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Lakeview Residents Contemplate Suit

Residents were forced to relocate after landlord announced plans to demolish

"...with TRLA's help, the displaced residents may see some reparations for the costs of the move. "None of us..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

The Perea Story

Producer fired by KTBC last year kills himself at Fox headquarters

"...which reportedly blamed Fox for his plight and demanded reparations be paid to his family...."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

After a Fashion

Only Your Style Avatar could figure out a way to meld his new fall collection with a mention of Water Wings

"...coast of Italy. Naturally, the cruise operators made quick reparations to the passengers, but have nonetheless perhaps caused irreparable..."

June 29, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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