California Governor Signs Bill Apologizing for State’s Role in Slavery, Discrimination

The legislation was one of several bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed to address racial discrimination.
California Governor Signs Bill Apologizing for State’s Role in Slavery, Discrimination
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks in Los Angeles on Sep. 25, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a bill requiring the state to apologize for its historical role in slavery and racial discrimination against black residents.

The bill stated that California apologizes for the harm caused by its history of segregation, discrimination, coercive sterilization, physical injury, psychological harm, and unequal disbursal of state and federal funding, declaring that such actions should not be repeated.