Reparations

California lawmakers passed AB 7, a bill that allows colleges—including public universities and private institutions—to give admissions preference to students who can prove they are descendants of enslaved people. The bill says these schools may consider this preference, rather than mandating it, and only if it doesn’t conflict with federal law. The goal is to address historic exclusion and systemic harm stemming from slavery.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, struggling with low approval ratings, announced the launch of a $500,000 taxpayer-funded task force to explore slavery reparations—exclusively for black residents. Johnson unveiled the initiative during his Juneteenth address, drawing sharp criticism from city leaders and residents over the race-specific program.

The new mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has called for reparations for an event that occurred more than 100 years ago.

Democratic Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania has reintroduced the "Reparations Now" resolution, proposing a $14 trillion federal expenditure to provide reparations to Black Americans.

Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) has revived a controversial legislative push for federal reparations, reintroducing the "Reparations Now Resolution" in the House of Representatives.

White House senior advisor Stephen Miller sparked vigorous national debate after calling for reparations.

On Wednesday, House Democrats reintroduced legislation to create a plan for providing reparations to black Americans who are descendants of slaves.

A proposed California bill will prioritize slave descendants in college admissions, according to a report from the Associated Press.

Palm Springs, California, approved a $5.9 million reparations offer for former residents of a neighborhood destroyed in the 1960s.

Kenya has granted the Gates Foundation diplomatic immunity, allowing the Foundation to be exempt from legal action for acts performed in its official duties.