Posts Tagged ‘California’
We Should All Be Paying Attention To The San Francisco Reparations Proposal
San Francisco could set the precedent for reparations in the United States, and the advisory committee has detailed how it would work.
Read MoreWhy the Bruce’s Beach $20 million sale isn’t a model for reparations
Andrew W. Kahrl recognizes the significance of Bruce Beach changing hands, yet he also realizes it isn’t the path forward for reparations.
Read MoreLos Angeles to pay $20 million for land previously seized from Black family in 1912
After just a few months, one family has sold California beachfront land back to the same department that sold it to them.
Read MoreFeds settle with California city and sheriff’s department over discriminatory rental housing program
The San Bernardino County Sherriff’s Department can no longer evict people based on accusations of crimes says the U.S. Department of Justice
Read MoreCalifornia reparations task force to talk eligibility
Californian politicians have convened to determine which descendants of slaves might be eligible for financial compensation–and how much.
Read MoreCalifornia junior college offers a lifeline for homeless students
From elementary school to college, many Californian students are homeless, but one school hopes to change that.
Read MoreBlack Women in Tech Might Be the Key to Climate Justice
Dr. Jackie “Bouvier” Copeland believes Black women are key to achieving climate justice, which is why she started the WISE Fund.
Read MoreCalifornia Bill Could Restrict the Use of Rap Lyrics in Court
Some Californian lawmakers want a law that would bar rap lyrics from being used as evidence in court cases, citing freedom of expression.
Read MoreAnti-Black, gay, Asian bias fuel California hate crime surge
Black Americans are among the groups increasingly targeted for hate crimes in California, according to a report discussed by the state’s AG.
Read MoreCalifornia Senate rejects involuntary servitude amendment
California courts dealt a blow to those hoping to increase compensation to inmates for the jobs they perform, a form of indentured servitude.
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