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Preliminary estimates for the cost of reparations for Black residents of California indicate it could cost the state over $800 billion, economists said.

Preliminary estimates for the cost of reparations for Black residents of California indicate it could cost the state over $800 billion, economists said.

BY JOE PRICE

Reparations for Black California Residents Could Reach Over $800 Billion

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors hosted a hearing this week on reparations, and the board was open to payments of up to $5 million to every eligible adult.

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors hosted a hearing this week on reparations, and the board was open to payments of up to $5 million to every eligible adult.

BY JOE PRICE

San Francisco Board Proposes Reparations of $5 Million to Eligible Black Residents

News anchor Laura Trevelyan, whose career spans 30 years, has announced that she is leaving the BBC “to join the growing movement for reparatory justice."

News anchor Laura Trevelyan, whose career spans 30 years, has announced that she is leaving the BBC “to join the growing movement for reparatory justice."

BY SANJ PATEL

BBC News Anchor Quits Job After 30 Years To Join Caribbean Reparations Movement

The council voted unanimously to establish a commission that will study reparations for the city's Black community. Mayor Michelle Wu will review the measure.

The council voted unanimously to establish a commission that will study reparations for the city's Black community. Mayor Michelle Wu will review the measure.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Boston City Council Votes to Form Task Force Studying Reparations for Black Community

The suit in question was filed in September 2020 by attorneys led by Damario Solomon-Simmons. Three massacre survivors appeared at Monday's hearing.

The suit in question was filed in September 2020 by attorneys led by Damario Solomon-Simmons. Three massacre survivors appeared at Monday's hearing.

BY TRACE COWEN

Oklahoma Judge Rules Lawsuit Seeking Reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre Can Move Forward

On Tuesday, Harvard University announced it is setting up a $100 million endowment fund to address and further study the school’s ties to slavery.

On Tuesday, Harvard University announced it is setting up a $100 million endowment fund to address and further study the school’s ties to slavery.

BY JOE PRICE

Harvard Commits $100 Million to Address University’s Ties to Slavery

Ever since Barbados removed the Queen as their head of state last year there’s been growing support for the six other Caribbean states to follow suit.

Ever since Barbados removed the Queen as their head of state last year there’s been growing support for the six other Caribbean states to follow suit.

BY JAMES KEITH

Jamaica To Begin Process To Remove Queen Elizabeth II As Head Of State

Prince William and Kate Middleton's tour of Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, is off to a bumpy start....

Prince William and Kate Middleton's tour of Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas, as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, is off to a bumpy start....

BY JAMES KEITH

Protest To Be Held During Prince William, Kate Middleton's Visit To Jamaica Over Slavery Reparations

Funds will be distributed following years of discriminatory housing practices, with up to $25,000 going to each household for repairs and home down payments.

Funds will be distributed following years of discriminatory housing practices, with up to $25,000 going to each household for repairs and home down payments.

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

Evanston, Illinois Offers Country's First Reparations Program to Black Residents

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3121 into law on Wednesday, making California the first state to officially consider reparations for Black citizens.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3121 into law on Wednesday, making California the first state to officially consider reparations for Black citizens.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

California Governor Signs Historic Bill That Could Lead to Reparations for Slavery