San Francisco Apologizes for Decades of Systemic Racism

The city's Board of Supervisors unanimously approves a resolution as part of a broader reparations effort, amid calls for concrete actions and financial reparations.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution apologizing to Black residents for decades of systemic racism and discrimination.
The apology is part of a broader reparations effort, with proposals including a $5 million lump-sum payment to eligible Black adults and a guaranteed income of nearly $100,000 a year.
Critics argue the apology is insufficient without concrete actions and financial reparations, while some city leaders believe reparations should be handled at the national level.
Despite the apology, there has been no action on the financial reparations proposals amid the city's budget constraints.
San Francisco joins Boston and nine states in issuing formal apologies for racism, as the city acknowledges its role in perpetuating racial inequities.

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