EQUITY IN THE NEWS

  • A group of diverse people standing together indoors, one person in the foreground holding a book titled 'Songs of Slavery and Emancipation.'

    California will apologize for slavery as part of reparations push

    As part of a California reparations package, Gov. Newsom signs a bill to officially apologize for slavery. But he vetoed others sought by reparations supporters.

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    California Will Formally Apologize for Being Complicit in Slavery

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills intended to atone for the state’s role in the oppression of Black Americans, but California legislators so far have sidelined proposals on cash reparations.

  • Stage setup with a large screen displaying "Reparations: A Movement for All Californians" and a seated person next to yellow chairs and water bottles.

    "The work that people are doing in California is literally the work of the impossible.”

    “Rebirth of a Nation” author explains his change of heart on reparations; offers hopeful message on California’s reparations work

  • The California State Capitol building with white classical architecture, surrounded by trees and manicured gardens.

    ARRT Commends Gov. Newsom’s Signing of AB 3089

    ARRT Commends Gov. Newsom’s Signing of AB 3089, Acknowledging and Apologizing for the State of California’s Role in the Enslavement of Black Californians

  • A crowd gathered outside a building with ornate doors for a reparations rally, people holding yellow umbrellas bearing the words 'REPARATIONS'.

    Princeton Poll Highlights Surge in Support for Reparations, Despite Implementation Doubts

    A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a comprehensive look at public opinion on reparations in the United States.

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    Reparations gained historic momentum in 2023 because of California’s efforts

    For the Golden State, what's next will be tough: turning all the recommendations from its statewide task force into policies — and persuading voters to pay for it all.