California creates first state reparations task force for descendants of enslaved people

California has established the first state-level reparations task force in the U.S. for descendants of enslaved people. Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation creating a permanent state agency dedicated to developing and implementing compensation programs. This move signifies California's commitment to addressing historical injustices and promoting economic and social equality. The newly formed Bureau of American Slavery Descendants will be responsible for these initiatives, marking a significant institutional step beyond formal acknowledgments of past wrongs.