My main issue with reparations is very simple.  Giving people money solves nothing. 70% of people who win a lottery or windfall go broke.  We know this.  We’ve seen this. However for some reason we keep doing this.  @Motorin'’s idea of giving them a free education is somewhat better but how many people with a college education go end up broke or on the street.  Am education promises nothing. It’s what you do with it that is the key and that comes from upbringing.  It’s a feel good idea that will likely do absolutely NOTHING.