California Convenes Reparations Task Force For First Time As Gavin Newsom Touts More Equitable Future
“As our country reckons with our painful legacy of racial injustice, California again is poised to lead the way,” Newsom said. “Lead the way towards a more equitable and inclusive future all. Our tireless pursuit of equality in every aspect of life—economy, health, housing, education, criminal justice, and more—continues today.” Newsom added that he heard the demands for racial justice from advocates and community leaders in the wake of George Floyd’s death, and that he was “honored” to sign the legislation that created the task force on reparations....