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Gavin Newsom Vetoes Reparations Bills in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vetoed bills that would have provided tangible benefits to those descendants, though he approved a state agency to determine who qualifies for potential reparations.

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Supporters of reparations for Black Californians rallied outside City Hall in San Francisco in 2023. The movement faces challenges as state leaders consider forms of compensation.
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