The ongoing debate over reparations in San Francisco and California.

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The ongoing debate over reparations in San Francisco and California.
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San Francisco's Board of Supervisors expressed unanimous support for a reparations proposal that would give $5 million to every qualifying Black resident, in addition to other recommendations like free mental health, prenatal care, and rehab treatment. The state of California became the first in the nation to develop a Reparations Task Force to consider statewide reparations. Supporters believe it is a necessary attempt to make up for slavery and racist policies implemented throughout American history, while critics argue that today's municipal taxpayers shouldn't have to pay for past discriminatory government policy.

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