"California's Historic Step: Introducing the Nation's First Slavery Reparations Package"
California lawmakers have introduced a groundbreaking package of 14 reparations bills aimed at providing restitution to Black Americans for centuries of racist policies and practices, including measures to restore property taken by "race-based" eminent domain, fund programs for specific groups, and address education, civil rights, and criminal justice issues. The package, spearheaded by the Legislative Black Caucus, does not include direct cash payments to descendants of Black slaves but does propose monetary relief for property takings. The bills face an uphill battle and potential legal challenges, but represent a comprehensive effort to dismantle the legacy of slavery and systemic racism.
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- California set to become first state to introduce series of reparations bills The Hill
- California lawmakers introduce first-in-nation slavery reparations package KTLA Los Angeles
- Black Americans aren't enthusiastic about reparations yet. Here's why. The Washington Post
- Cash payments not part of California's 14 reparations bills Los Angeles Times
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