State of Black CA: Black Caucus Members Weigh Next Steps for Reparations in California

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌ ‌|‌ ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌(CBM) – For more than two weeks now, members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) have been facing sharp criticisms from frustrated advocates and other Black Californians after the State Assembly failed to bring up two reparations bills for a floor vote on Aug. 31.On Sept. 14, Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), and Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) participated in the “State of Black California 2024: Listening Session Tour” in Sacramento. During the session they heard from people who said they felt let down that the bills did not pass the Legislature and advance to Newsom’s desk for his consideration.Pictured left to right: Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley) share their perspectives at the State of Black California’s listening sessions on why two reparations bills stalled in the State Assembly. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey. The three-hour event was held at the Secretary of State’s office building, one block south of the State Capitol. Amid interruptions and disruptions from the attendees during the event, Bonta said she appreciated the feedback.“I got out of it what I expected. We have a lot of diverse thoughts and...