10 students win scholarships in reparations essay contest

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – 10 students received a $2,500 scholarship from the Justice League of Greater Lansing, Michigan to help them get through college on Saturday.

The Justice League gave out the scholarships to the top 10 students who competed in a 500-word essay contest, examining how they’ve been affected by America’s racial wealth gap or generational wealth.

Prince Jerpld Solace, who’s the president of the Justice League of Greater Lansing, Michigan talked about the importance of this contest…

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