On July 11, 1969, the National Black Economic Development Conference (NBEDC) formally becomes the Black Economic Development Conference (BEDC).

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June 29, 2018

In 2005, JP Morgan Chase and Wachovia apologize for their connections to slavery.

September 7, 2018

James Forman, director of international affairs for Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), introduces the Black Manifesto at the meeting, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, of the National Black Economic Development Conference (NBEDC). NBEDC endorses the Manifesto.

July 23, 2018

The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X make the demand for reparations through Muhammad Speaks, the print voice of the Nation of Islam.