Debunking the 'Free State' Fallacy: Why Reparations in California Matter

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Join us as we debunk the 'Free State' Fallacy and shed light on why reparations in California matter. This video essay takes a deep dive into the complex concept of reparations, the hidden history of slavery in California, the lasting impact of systemic racism, and the necessity for reparations to address these historical injustices. Be ready to challenge your perceptions and gain a greater understanding of California's role in the history of slavery and systemic racism.

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SOURCES:
_California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Interim Report. California Department of Justice, 2022; https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/ab3121-reparations-interim-report-2022.pdf
_Ettinger, Amos. "California’s Fugitive Slave Law." KCET, 10 Dec. 2015, www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/californias-fugitive-slave-law