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California Lawmakers Pass Bill Mandating Apology for Slavery Harms

Aug 31, 2024, 11:44 PM

California lawmakers have passed a bill mandating a formal apology for the ongoing harms of slavery, despite the institution not being legal in the state after its statehood in 1850. The legislation is part of a broader effort to atone for the legacy of racism against Black residents. This historic bill aims to address the state's past racist policies and acknowledges the impact on Black communities.