Dear Reader, On August 17, 2002, a rally was held by Millions For Reparations on the mall in Washington, D.C. The rally called for the payment of reparations to blacks for the crime of slavery from both the government and businesses. The following in italics are verbatim quotes, selected for their importance and significance related to the rally. The rest of the following is our commentary... Ron Daniels, Institute of the Black World President It’s about what you do every morning when you look in that mirror and take responsibility for organizing your block and your family. It’s a shame...