From Slavery’s Shadows, SF Mayor Signs Historic Measure for Black San Franciscans
Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown speaks at a reparations rally on the steps of San Francisco City Hall.…
Tens of Thousands of Black Californians Could Get $5 Million Under New Law
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie approved a new law setting up a reparations fund to compensate for slavery…
San Francisco mayor quietly signs black reparations bill
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie quietly signed a questionable bill to create a reparations fund for black residents…
San Francisco’s empty reparations promises
Frustration and disappointment with the Democratic Party are at generational highs, and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’…
San Francisco moves to create reparations fund — despite legal concerns
Woke San Francisco lawmakers unanimously voted to create a reparations fund for the city’s small black community —…
New California laws 2026
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of bills into law this year with most taking effect Jan. 1,…
California’s “Colorblind” laws fail Black students
By Marcus Anthony Hunter, Special for CalMatters Students celebrate at a Stanford University graduation ceremony in Palo Alto,…
California to Launch ‘historic’ Reparations Office as Advocates Regroup from 5 Newsom Vetoes
By Cayla Mihalovich and Wendy Fry Lawmakers and advocates are regrouping to determine how they will move forward in the effort…
Newsom is slow rolling CA reparations he embraced
By Dan Walters, CalMatters Walter Forster, a Los Angeles resident, holds a sign that advocates for financial compensation…
California launching ‘historic’ reparations office as advocates regroup
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Lawmakers and advocates are regrouping to…
Gavin Newsom Vetoes Reparations Bills in California
Just a few years ago, it seemed that California would be the first state to provide reparations to…
CA lawmakers try again to raise pay for incarcerated workers
By Joe Garcia, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Despite voters’…