Overview

• 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.