California Considers Reparations For Slavery

The transcript discusses ongoing racial injustice and the California State Senate's decision to create a task force to study reparations for African Americans, particularly descendants of slaves. The task force aims to deliver a detailed study by July 2023, recommending forms of compensation such as money, housing assistance, and job training. The debate on reparations is highlighted, with some Americans disputing the idea due to the historical distance from slavery. However, the concept of inheriting debt, similar to inheriting wealth, is presented as a counterargument.

What significant action did the California State Senate take regarding racial justice?

• They declared a state holiday for racial justice.

• They increased funding for law enforcement.

• They voted to create a task force to study reparations.

• They abolished police departments.

What is the primary focus of the task force created by the California State Senate?

• To investigate police misconduct.

• To study the impact of climate change.

• To improve public transportation.

• To study reparations for African Americans.

By when is the task force expected to deliver its study on the impact of slavery in California?

• January 2024

• July 2023

• December 2022

• March 2025

Which of the following is NOT a suggested form of compensation by the task force?

• Housing assistance

• Job training

• Money

• Free education

What argument does Senator Steven Bradford make regarding reparations?

• Reparations should be in the form of tax cuts.

• Inherited wealth and debt justify reparations for African Americans.

• Reparations should only be given to recent immigrants.

• Reparations are unnecessary because slavery was too long ago.