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California Introduces Slavery Reparations Proposals, Excludes Direct Financial Compensation

California lawmakers have introduced a comprehensive package of reparations bills aimed at addressing historical injustices faced by Black Americans.

Unlike other states like Colorado, New York, and Massachusetts, which have initiated studies on reparations, California is taking a pioneering step by proposing legislation aimed at rectifying centuries of racial discrimination.

This initiative, spearheaded by the Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday, includes proposals to amend past wrongs, including the restitution of properties confiscated through discriminatory eminent domain practices. The 14 proposed measures encompass a wide range of areas, including education, civil rights, and criminal justice reforms. 

Direct financial compensation for the descendants of slaves, a contentious issue, is notably absent from the proposals.

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Assembly member Lori Wilson, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, emphasized the need for a holistic approach to reparations, stating that repairing the damage from systemic racism requires more than just financial payments. 

Among the proposals is a significant bill by State Sen. Steven Bradford aimed at addressing property injustices, proposing remedies such as restitution or compensation for properties wrongfully seized through racist policies.

However, the path forward for these bills is expected to be challenging, with lawmakers prepared for extensive efforts to educate and persuade their colleagues. Some proposals, such as Assembly member Corey Jackson’s initiative to amend the California Constitution to support targeted community upliftment, may encounter legal hurdles similar to those faced by affirmative action policies in the past.

Other notable proposals include legal protections for natural hairstyles in competitive sports and a formal apology from the state for its role in perpetuating injustices against African slaves and their descendants. 


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