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California Bill Would Determine Reparations Eligibility
“California is continuing to study plans to offer reparations to Black residents. A bill to create an agency to determine how individuals would be eligible for reparations was approved by the California Senate Judiciary Committee in an 8-1 vote on April 9. SB 1403, proposed by Sen. Steven Bradford, a Democrat who represents Los Angeles
Palm Springs Promises to ‘Right That Wrong’ for Black, Latino Community Destroyed in 1960s
Los Angeles Times — The City of Palm Springs takes a first step towards reparations for Section 14 Survivors and Descendants. But negotiations are still underway. “Attorney Areva Martin, who represents the former residents and descendants of Section 14, said in a statement that the group was “encouraged that the City of Palm Springs has
Areva Martin Launches Revolutionary Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
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A First-Of-Its-Kind Reparations Package Is Introduced
March 27 2024— The Legislative Black Caucus introduced the first-of-its-kind reparations package with 14 bills. “We’re very grateful for Sen. Butler’s leadership and support for the Survivors of Palm Springs Section 14,” Martin told Playbook. “We’re hopeful that the city will continue to engage in a productive dialogue to reach a targeted and tailored solution
Areva Martin and Community Demand Transparency and Accountability in Shooting of Autistic Teen
Los Angeles— In light of the recent and tragic event in Apple Valley, California, where 15-year-old Ryan Gainer was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy, Areva Martin, a prominent civil rights attorney and advocate, has issued the following statement expressing profound outrage and calling for immediate action, emphasizing the need for full transparency and accountability: