June 20th 2023.
This Juneteenth, justice educator Ericka Hart has something to say to white and non Black people of color. In her Instagram post, she reminded followers of the importance of this day and suggested a way they could show support: reparations on demand.
Hart believes that this day should be used to uplift Black people, businesses, and the overall community, and that it has the potential to be “the greatest mutual aid opportunity to date.” To contribute, she encourages non Black people to give a portion of their paid time off check to a Black person, and for Black people to post their information in the comments.
Hart also provided three ways people can support Black people financially. This includes petitioning to their state governments and supporting the Black people advocating for the official establishment of reparations. She then states that no state legislation without individual compensation should be accepted, as funding is necessary to grant full reparations. Lastly, she advises all white people and people of color who want to be supportive to repost while keeping their contributions private, and to apply consistent pressure to state legislators for what is rightfully owed.
Hart made it clear that Juneteenth is an important day that celebrates the resilience of Black people. To honor this, she implored people to continue to support Black reparations activists who understand that Black people don’t need any additional reasons to receive financial compensation.
To wrap it up, Hart pointed out that the United States can fund foreign war efforts with ease, and it should be able to break the bank to pay the very people who were “forced to build the entire economic infrastructure of this country.” To honor Juneteenth in the future, Black Enterprise will be exploring the history of prosperity and banking for the month of June 2023.
This Juneteenth, Ericka Hart has reminded us that reparations are still necessary to grant Black people the financial backing they deserve. Let’s use this day to support and celebrate the resilience of the Black community.
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