An event called “Reparations Power Hour” planned on January 30, 2019 in Portland, Oregon is gaining steam on Facebook. The event aims to give “black, brown and indigenous” people $25 cash, which is “paid for in part by white folks.” Free food and drinks will also be provided. Here are the basics: -Show up! Black, Brown and Indigenous people, this event is specifically for you. -Be nourished! Food and drinks will be provided by Brown Hope and the business sponsor. -Get 25! Receive $25 in cash as reparations**, paid for in part by white folks. -Build power! Every Happy Hour will feature a 45 minute discussion about a local and relevant policy topic for us to collectively weigh in on. -This even is also for white people – our special call to them is to DONATE. Feel free to direct white folks to our donation links. About “Brown Hope”: Mission – We lead community-grounded initiatives to make justice a lived experience for black, brown and indigenous people in Oregon. Vision – We envision a future where the truth about this nation”s long history of injustice is self-evident. We envision the survivors of this injustice taking the lead on change. We envision love as a lived, and collective, experience. Image Credits: Facebook 61 views