"Experts estimate over $800bn needed for reparations to Black Californians"

Economists have estimated that it could cost California over $800bn to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration, and housing discrimination. The figure does not include compensation for health disparities, property unjustly taken by the government, or devaluing Black businesses. The reparations taskforce is scheduled to discuss the numbers on Wednesday and can vote to adopt the suggestions or come up with its own figures. The proposed number comes from a consulting team of five economists and policy experts.