California
California to apologize for state’s legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law
The legislation was part of a package of reparations bills introduced this year that seek to offer repair for decades of policies that drove racial disparities for African Americans.
By SOPHIE AUSTIN | Associated Press
SACRAMENTO — California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black Americans in the state under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Thursday.
The legislation was part of a package of repa... [4749 chars]