What are ways people have pursued reparations in the past?

People have pursued reparations through various means, including legal actions, legislative initiatives, and grassroots movements. Notable examples include the U.S. Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which provided reparations to Japanese Americans interned during World War II, and the demands for reparations for slavery by African American activists. Additionally, some countries, such as Germany, have provided reparations to Holocaust survivors, reflecting a formal acknowledgment of historical injustices. Advocacy efforts often combine public awareness campaigns, petitions, and lobbying for policy changes to address past wrongs.