Was California a slave state? Officially, no. But did significant harm and systemic racism occur within its borders, justifying lineage-based reparations? The data says yes.
While California entered as a free union state in 1850, its early years were marked by discriminatory laws. The 1852 Fugitive Slave Act, for example, enabled the enslavement of Black individuals and denied refuge to those seeking freedom, leaving a legacy of inequality. (Source: "Root of the Problem: How anti-Black racism and California law forged slavery" by Kyle T. Mays, UC Berkeley Press)Data shows significant disparities. In 1860, Black homeownership rates were 25% lower than those of white residents. (Source: "Final Report" - California Reparations Task Force, 2023).
The lasting legacy of lineage-based reparations involves addressing historical harms and modern impacts, building a foundation for fairness.
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