Senator Steven Bradford emphasized the importance of these reparations bills, stating that their passage sends a crucial message that California is prioritizing the need for reparative justice.
The California Freedmen Affairs Agency, established by SB 1403, aims to oversee reparations measures, marking a significant step in addressing historical injustices faced by Black Californians.
SB 1050 addresses the compensation of families who faced property confiscation through racially biased eminent domain decisions, aiming to repair financial losses incurred due to discrimination.
The formal apology issued by AB 3089 to Black Californians acknowledges past human rights violations, reflecting a state commitment to confronting its history of racial injustice.
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