"Pulse & Politics" with Alana Sanders

The 1988 Reparations Act – Justice or Just a Start?


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In this episode of PULSE & POLITICS, host Alana Sanders breaks down the 1988 Civil Liberties Act—often misunderstood as a blanket reparations bill for Asians or the Chinese community. Signed by President Ronald Reagan, this law granted reparations to Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II. Alana unpacks what the law actually says, how much each survivor received, how long it took, and why this matters in today’s ongoing conversations around reparations for other marginalized communities. Is justice selective in America? Tune in for ten thought-provoking minutes that connect history to the present and challenge us to think critically about fairness, equity, and policy.
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"Pulse & Politics" with Alana SandersBy Alana Sanders