California Governor Gavin Newsom stated, "The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery..." This statement emphasizes the state's acknowledgment of its historical injustices and their ongoing impact.
Newsom highlighted, "Building on decades of work, California is now taking another important step forward in recognizing the grave injustices of the past - and making amends for the harms caused." This reflects the state's commitment to a long-term reparative agenda.
Under the new law, California aims to formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans, showcasing a legislative effort to address racial disparities historically rooted in the state.
A report by the state reparations task force noted, "Black families were terrorized, their communities aggressively policed and their neighborhoods polluted," illustrating the systemic issues and enduring consequences of historical oppression.
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