African Reparations Movement (ARM)
Welcome
Thank you for visiting the ARM Global White Paper Library.
The African Reparations Movement (ARM) is being relaunched to help develop practical infrastructure for the international reparations movement. The long-term vision is to establish the Bernie Grant Arts Centre as an International Centre for Reparatory Justice, providing a permanent home for research, education, technology, collaboration and public engagement.
Rather than being simply another campaign, ARM seeks to build lasting institutions capable of supporting reparatory justice for generations.
Why This Library Exists
The public petition introduces the vision. This library explains it.
The documents below provide the background, proposals and long-term strategy behind the campaign. You do not need to read every White Paper before signing the petition.
- WP002 - Executive Summary for a quick overview.
- WP001 - Founding Manifesto for the core vision.
- WP006 - Reparations Infrastructure Platform for the practical infrastructure concept.
White Paper Library
| No. | White Paper | Purpose | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | The Founding Manifesto | The core statement of purpose for relaunching ARM and establishing an international centre for reparatory justice. | Download PDF |
| 002 | Executive Summary | A concise overview of the full proposal, including ARM, the Bernie Grant Arts Centre and the infrastructure platform. | Download PDF |
| 003 | Why Reparations? | An introductory explanation of why reparatory justice remains an important international issue. | Download PDF |
| 004 | The African Reparations Movement | The case for relaunching ARM as a modern international organisation inspired by Bernie Grant's legacy. | Download PDF |
| 005 | The Bernie Grant Arts Centre | The proposal for the Centre to become the headquarters of the relaunched ARM and an international centre for reparatory justice. | Download PDF |
| 006 | The Reparations Infrastructure Platform | The practical infrastructure concept: identity, evidence, research, education, technology and collaboration. | Download PDF |
| 007 | The Global Reparations Movement | How ARM seeks to connect with and support international reparations activity across regions and institutions. | Download PDF |
| 008 | From Petition to Movement | The model for turning petition support into a permanent organisation and institutional movement. | Download PDF |
| 009 | Governance and Membership | Founding Supporters, future membership, governance principles and organisational accountability. | Download PDF |
| 010 | Technology and Identity Platform | Digital infrastructure supporting identity, evidence capture, research, AI assistance and collaboration. | Download PDF |
| 011 | Roadmap | A phased plan from petition launch to ARM relaunch, platform development and international institution-building. | Download PDF |
| 012 | Frequently Asked Questions | Clear answers to common questions about signing, membership, ownership, technology and the Centre. | Download PDF |
| 013 | International Partnerships | The role of governments, universities, community organisations, museums, archives and international bodies. | Download PDF |
| 014 | Research and Education Strategy | The role of historical, legal, economic and educational work in supporting reparatory justice. | Download PDF |
| 015 | Get Involved | How supporters, researchers, technologists, educators, volunteers and partners can contribute. | Download PDF |
Current Status
- White Paper Series Published
- Public Petition Prepared / Live
- ARM Relaunch - Next Stage
- Bernie Grant Arts Centre Strategy - Developing
- Reparations Infrastructure Platform - Developing
- International Partnerships - Future Stage
Read the Petition
The petition is the public entry point into the campaign. It invites supporters to endorse the vision of relaunching ARM, developing the Reparations Infrastructure Platform and establishing the Bernie Grant Arts Centre as an International Centre for Reparatory Justice.
Link below to live Change.org petition link.
READ AND SIGN THE PUBLIC PETITION - RELAUNCH THE AFRICAN REPARATIONS MOVEMENT (ARM)
