NOT Good! California Black Caucus Faces Criticism as Two Essential Reparations Bills Are Shelved

Reparations – via EURai *We don’t know if somebody got played or if they played themselves. All we know is that the California legislative session ends today (08-31-24), and two vital reparations bills aimed at addressing the discriminatory legacies faced by Black residents will not be heard. This outcome has significant ramifications for the state’s ongoing efforts to atone for its historical injustices. The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), in an exclusive response to California Black Media/CBM (scroll down to read), confirmed that these bills would not progress to a vote before the end-of-session deadline, effectively halting their potential enactment after years of advocacy and struggle. The two bills in question sought to establish a reparations fund and create an agency dedicated to overseeing and implementing reparation programs across California. Reparations Task Force members during the debate to determine the scope of a Freedmen’s Bureau-like agency. March 4, 2023, Sacramento, Calif. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey. Key Components Left Unaddressed These components are essential for the state to effectively address the systemic inequalities that have arisen from decades of racist policies within various sectors, including housing, education, and healthcare. Assemblymember Lori Wilson, the CLBC chair, indicated that while other...