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Reparations Supporters: All Black Americans Should Read Calif. Task Force First Report
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Reparations Supporters: All Black Americans Should Read Calif. Task Force First Report

Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, ‌California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌June 2, 2022

One year to the day since making its historic debut, the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans delivered its anticipated interim report to the California legislature.  Responding to the release, Black reparations activists are encouraging Black Californians to read the report and share their reactions with the task force during a series of upcoming listening sessions scheduled both in Northern and Southern California.

Exclusive: Gov. Newsom Talks Reparations, Recall and Future Goals
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Exclusive: Gov. Newsom Talks Reparations, Recall and Future Goals

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Staff WriterOctober 4, 2021

The dialogue occurred on Thursday, September 30, following Newsom’s signing of legislation to return Bruce’s Beach to the descendants of the original owners of the resort. Brooks met with the governor on the Bruce family property in Manhattan Beach and questioned him on reparations, the recent gubernatorial recall and his future goals.

Stolen Bruce’s Beach Property Returned to Black Family
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Stolen Bruce’s Beach Property Returned to Black Family

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterOctober 1, 2021

The story behind Bruce’s Beach tells a narrative of Black-ownership in America. Original property owners Charles and Willa Bruce had their land seized by the City of Manhattan Beach, California. The local government managed the rights to the land for almost 100 years.