Facing the Truth: The Case for Reparations
Bill Moyers speaks with Ta-Nehisi Coates, a senior editor for The Atlantic, about his cover story on why America needs to reconcile with its racist past.
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Gavin Newsom Vetoes Five Reparations Bills For Descendants of American Slavery
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed five bills aimed at providing “reparative justice” for Black Californians, particularly descendants of enslaved people, in October 2025. The bills he vetoed focused on giving preferences and support in college admissions, home-buying programs, business licenses, and restitution for property unjustly taken through eminent domain. Vetoed…