Marianne Williamson argues for reparations based on the "original character defect" of slavery and the subsequent 100 years of domestic terrorism under Black Code Laws. She proposes a reparations council, including Professor Sandy Darity, to oversee the distribution of $200 to $500 billion for educational and economic renewal. While her historical context is praised, her plan is criticized for being a fraction of the actual debt owed and for funneling money into "programs" rather than direct cash payments.