On Wednesday, California’s reparations task force, the first of its kind in the nation, released a sprawling report detailing its recommendations for a plan that would hold the state accountable for ...

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Nearly two years into the California reparations task force’s work, the group still has yet to make key decisions that will be at the heart of its final report recommending ...

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New legislation authored by a San Diego lawmaker and just signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom creates an agency that will take key first steps toward reparations for Black Californians whose ancestors were ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a mixed bag Monday for proponents of bills aimed at addressing the state’s legacy of racist and discriminatory policies against Black ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five laws advancing reparations for the descendants of enslaved people in California, but he vetoed five others. It’s a mixed record two years after the California Reparations ...

After four years, the Fulton County Reparations Task Force delivered its "Harm Report," explaining how the area has benefited from the institution of slavery. In an effort to build on its research, it ...

Among the 2026 California gubernatorial candidates, none appear to be a champion of reparations, even in the form of direct cash payments. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, many of the ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Lawmakers and advocates are regrouping to determine how they will move forward in the effort to ensure reparative ...