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Meeting adjourned at 2:19pm. Thank you for following along!
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Meeting adjourned at 2:19pm. Thank you for following along!
None in the room for public comment
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
None in the room for public comment
Public commenter Ernest Russell:
Thinks California got it right by adding a retroactive statute and thinks it’s more justice aligned. They are excited about the work the commission is doing.
Thinks California got it right by adding a retroactive statute and thinks it’s more justice aligned. They are excited about the work the commission is doing.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Public commenter Ernest Russell:
Thinks California got it right by adding a retroactive statute and thinks it’s more justice aligned. They are excited about the work the commission is doing.
Thinks California got it right by adding a retroactive statute and thinks it’s more justice aligned. They are excited about the work the commission is doing.
Public commenter Nette:
Asks that the commission replays Dr. Longs presentation and head what Dr. Long said about identifying the harm group
Asks that the commission replays Dr. Longs presentation and head what Dr. Long said about identifying the harm group
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Public commenter Nette:
Asks that the commission replays Dr. Longs presentation and head what Dr. Long said about identifying the harm group
Asks that the commission replays Dr. Longs presentation and head what Dr. Long said about identifying the harm group
Online public comments are first.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Online public comments are first.
Turning to public comment.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Turning to public comment.
Switching now to literature recommendations on reparations
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Switching now to literature recommendations on reparations
One of the commissioners acknowledges that this is a report that can act as a good recommendation.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
One of the commissioners acknowledges that this is a report that can act as a good recommendation.
The committee is now discussing Dr Boyd’s report.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The committee is now discussing Dr Boyd’s report.
The Harm report is expected to be completed by August 25th.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Harm report is expected to be completed by August 25th.
Discussing who will be able to attend the public hearings in Urbana, IL and in Springfield, IL on October 4th.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Discussing who will be able to attend the public hearings in Urbana, IL and in Springfield, IL on October 4th.
Motion to approve community guest speakers. The vote has passed.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Motion to approve community guest speakers. The vote has passed.
Motion to approve Dr. Boyd as the wealth gap guest speaker and the vote passed
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Motion to approve Dr. Boyd as the wealth gap guest speaker and the vote passed
Moving to old business.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Moving to old business.
The chair wants vote on the second option due to timing, but the contractor is worried about state brand guidelines. So they would like to give it until next meeting. Committee voted on a compromise that utilizes option two if the guidelines allow, and if not, they will use the existing format.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The chair wants vote on the second option due to timing, but the contractor is worried about state brand guidelines. So they would like to give it until next meeting. Committee voted on a compromise that utilizes option two if the guidelines allow, and if not, they will use the existing format.
Rebranding worked on typography color, how social media could look, and flyer options for an upcoming event.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Rebranding worked on typography color, how social media could look, and flyer options for an upcoming event.
Guest speakers from the Rise Strategy Group are present to discuss their work on the Commission’s rebranding options.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Guest speakers from the Rise Strategy Group are present to discuss their work on the Commission’s rebranding options.
July minutes were approved
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
July minutes were approved
There is now a quorum as more members joined during Dr. Longs presentation.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
There is now a quorum as more members joined during Dr. Longs presentation.
That concludes Dr. Long’s presentation
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
That concludes Dr. Long’s presentation
Dr. Long specifies that affirmative action has benefitted white women and African immigrants most as opposed to only.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Dr. Long specifies that affirmative action has benefitted white women and African immigrants most as opposed to only.
Commissioner Algee (joining virtually) asked about Dr. Long’s statement that affirmative action has only benefitted white woken and African immigrants. So the Commissioner asked why Long had that position and what would be more equitable for legacy black Americans and black women specifically
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Commissioner Algee (joining virtually) asked about Dr. Long’s statement that affirmative action has only benefitted white woken and African immigrants. So the Commissioner asked why Long had that position and what would be more equitable for legacy black Americans and black women specifically
Dr. Long notes that the language of class injury based categorization rather than a race based one
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Dr. Long notes that the language of class injury based categorization rather than a race based one
Dr. Long notes that they did not mention the 10th amendment as the commissioner thought, but there is still relevance
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Dr. Long notes that they did not mention the 10th amendment as the commissioner thought, but there is still relevance
Commissioner Williams asks for the connection to the 10th amendment. They also ask about the $4.1 billion in existing funds to the program.
August 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Commissioner Williams asks for the connection to the 10th amendment. They also ask about the $4.1 billion in existing funds to the program.