California lawmakers introduce 1st set of reparations bills

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Members of California’s Legislative Black Caucus formally introduced 14 reparations bills that result from recommendations made by the first-in-the-nation task force. “It involves a comprehensive approach to dismantling slavery and systemic discrimination,” said CLBC Chair Lori Wilson. The CLBC’s proposals include bills on education, civil rights, criminal justice reform, health and business. However, none of the measures involve direct cash payments for descendants of enslaved Californians. NOW: “The time is always right to do what’s right,” said Asm. Lori Wilson, Chair of California’s Legislative Black Caucus, in her opening remarks at a press conference about reparations-related legislation that are being introduced this year.