California to spend $12m on reparations in milestone move to address racist past

New $297.9bn budget signed by Gavin Newsom, the state's governor, does not specify what programs it would aid

California plans to spend up to $12m on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state's efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians.

The reparations funding in the $297.9bn budget the California governor signed over the weekend does not specify what programs the money would go toward. Lawmakers are not considering widespread direct payments to Black Californians this year.

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