Reparations experts and advocates largely welcomed a move by California to publicly document its role in perpetuating discrimination against African Americans but wondered if the slew of recommendations in its report released last week will result in measurable change. “The danger here is that everyone reads it and nods their…
California has released a ground-breaking report that details systemic discrimination against Black Americans through government laws and policies. It also lays the groundwork for an official apology and potential financial restitution.
The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans recommended a long list of actions the state can take to address the racial wealth gap.
Reparations experts and advocates largely welcomed a move by California to publicly document its role in perpetuating discrimination against African Americans but wondered if the slew of recommendations in its report released this week will result in measurable change.