Gov Newsom: Black Caucus Members “Owed an Apology” Amid Backlash, Brewing Tensions

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media(CBM) – A week after advocates rallied at the State Capitol to protest lawmakers for not allowing two reparations bills to be brought up for a vote on the Assembly floor, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) members are “owed an apology.”For several days now, CLBC chair Lori Wilson (D-Suisun City) and other caucus members have been under fire from some activists and advocates who say the lawmakers did not do enough to push the reparations bills authored by their colleague, Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood).Others have been accusing members of intentionally sabotaging the bills even though last week the CLBC issued a statement informing the public that it intends to reintroduce the reparations bills during the next legislative session.On Sept. 7, Newsom said it was “disgraceful” for anyone to unleash their frustrations out on the CLBC.“There were members of that Black Caucus that are owed an apology for being treated the way they were treated – to be doxed, to be personally maligned, and attacked. So, forgive me for expressing that,” Newsom said. “I have great respect and admiration for the leadership of the Black Caucus and members of the...