Update 06/07/2021 12:08pm:

In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that authorized a task force to study how to implement reparations to benefit African-Americans in California. Now, news surfaced noting that California will be moving forward with its reparations efforts.

Newsom noted last Tuesday that California will be moving forward with efforts to make  “a more equitable and inclusive future for all.” This went down at the first meeting for California’s task to study reparations proposals for Black people.

Newsom gave more insight on the bill, saying, “With this bill, we’re bringing together some of the best, the brightest minds to chart a path forward, to move to a more equal California.”

California attorney general Rob Bonta said, “Although the horrors of slavery may have begun in the past, its harms are felt every single day by Black Americans in the present. Yes, there has been progress in this country, but it has been all too uneven, and it has not moved fast enough. We must move quickly. How much longer can we wait for justice? How much longer until we are able to truly fulfill the promise of the American dream that all are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable rights?”

This comes after federal legislation was approved to create an “exploratory commission” on reparations for Black people in April 2020 by a House subcommittee.

source: Los Angeles Times

Original 09/30/2020 8:57pm:

According to reports, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that could open the door for reparations for slavery. "After watching last night's debate, this signing can't come too soon," said Newsom while signing Assembly Bill 3121. The legislation authorizes a task force that will study how best to implement reparations to benefit the African American community. 

"Advancing this cause where it's not just a question on a questionnaire for a candidate running for office but actually taking shape here, that's a meaningful moment," said Newsom. "This conversation is so long overdue."

In addition to exploring the economic facets of the reparation topic, the task force will also recommend eliminating state laws "that continue to disproportionately and negatively affect African Americans," and propose the State of California issue "a formal apology on behalf of the people of California for the perpetration of gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants."

The passage of Assembly Bill 3121 got the approval of Ice Cube, as well. Cube tweeted on Wednesday, "Thank you Governor @GavinNewsom for signing AB3121," adding, "Thank you @ADOSLosAngeles for bringing the bill to my attention so we could push from all angles."

Source: deadline.com