Fourth session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Title of the side event: REPARATIONS STRATEGY SESSION 
Reparations Panel of Experts– Guided Discussion based on past, present, & future reparation scenarios

Date, time and time zone of side event: Monday, April 14, 2025, | 7:00 pm -9:00 pm (ET- New York)

Sponsoring organization(s) or entity/ies:
International Civil Society Working Group (ICSWG) 
 
Language(s) in which the side event will be held
English

Description of the side event (no more than 100 words): This Guided Discussion panel utilizes an innovative format to maximize participation, engaging panelists and the audience through immersive, thought-provoking scenarios on reparations: the future achieved, the historical struggle, and the present opportunity. Panelists will respond based on their expertise, providing practical insights and visionary guidance, fostering dynamic cross-dialogue, and inspiring strategic and visionary thinking. The objective is to draw direct correlations between past, present, and future efforts, catalyze transformative strategies, and connect diverse perspectives to advance reparatory justice. Actionable step: Implement this model to deepen collaboration and inform reparations-focused frameworks and decision-making.

Location of the side event (or website for registration, for events held online). For
online events, kindly ensure to send the connection link to facilitate participants’
access. VIRTUAL ONLY via Zoom Webinar - Zoom Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oL3uxnJIRaiNICP_Vwf2Dg#/registration
 
Name and email address of the lead organizer (and permission to publish the lead
organizer’s contact details)
Submitted by: ICSWG Programs Co-lead Prophet N. Anyanwu Cox, R.N (MO)., M.Ed.,
Email: anyanwu1950@gmail.com | Permission to publish given

PANELISTS - Rev. Robert Turner – activist faith leader
Robin Rue Simmons – former city alderman implementing reparations in city
Dr. Cheryl Grills – former member of state-wide reparations Task Force
Nicole Carty – student and youth organizer for reparations
Kamm Howard – activist in global reparations movement
JAM Aiwuyor – communications and narrative change specialist
Kennis Henry – leader of long-standing national reparations coalition
Daniel Stein – diasporic perspective on reparations
Eric Philips – Guyana CARICOM representative
Moderator – Nkechi Taifa, Esq.