The Bush Foundation plans to issue $50 million to the descendants of slaves living in Minnesota and the Dakotas over eight years in the hopes of building black wealth, reversing systemic injustices and positively impacting communities. After 18 months of planning, the "Open Road Fund" launches on June 19, which is Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Grants up to $50,000 will be issued to 800 Black recipients by 2031. At least half of the grants are expected to land in Minnesota, which has a larger Black population than either of the Dakotas. While many community improvement efforts have launched since the death of George Floyd, the Bush reparation grants are believed to the first — or one of the first in Minnesota — to focus solely on slavery descendants. The goal is to "challenge the system of rules that robs Black people and communities of the wealth they create," officials said. Tap the link in our bio to read the full stor...