California union state Archives

Slavery Reparations Task Force bill Signed By Gov. Newsom

September 30, 2020 8:05 pm

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill to set up a task force that could recommend slavery reparations for African-Americans in California. AB 3121 signed by Newsom Assembly Bill 3121, authored by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego),...

Assembly Committee Passes Bill that May Lead to Reparation Payments

May 15, 2020 2:24 amMay 14, 2020 8:56 pm

Earlier this week, the Assembly Judiciary Committee voted 8 to 3 along party lines to set up a Task Force to compile documentation of the institution of slavery in the United States and then issue recommendations on reparations, which includes...