The California Reparations Task Force, established to examine the issue of compensating descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States, gave the green light on Saturday to a proposal that recommends paying $1.2 million to each African-American resident in the state. The landmark decision aims to address historical injustices and the lasting impact of slavery…

The California Reparations Task Force, established to examine the issue of compensating descendants of enslaved Africans in the United States, gave the green light on Saturday to a proposal that recommends paying $1.2 million to each qualifying black resident in the state as a way to address slavery and other historical injustices against African-Americans. Established…

California is weighing handing billions of dollars in reparations to black residents, with supporters insisting that such a move will bring down crime rates originating from the community, while others warn that reparations remain a “bad idea.” One of the reparation models under consideration by the California Reparations Task Force would make the state owe…