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In 2022, San Francisco officials proposed a plan that would provide $5 million in reparations to each eligible African-American individual.
Individuals who were at least 18 years old and had previously identified themselves as African-American should be considered for the program. They should also meet two requirements, such as having ties with people who experienced slavery or drug-related incarceration.
The plan calls for the city to formally apologize for its past wrongdoings and establish a new office to implement the program. It also suggested establishing a committee to ensure that the implementation of the program is carried out in a more equitable manner.
The @SFHumanRights Commission & the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee are pleased to invite community to review the DRAFT SF Reparations Plan.
Read @ https://t.co/bihNk3TLWx………Public listening sessions are projected to be convened soon (TBA). pic.twitter.com/W8OVxxgzwx
— SF Human Rights (@SFHumanRights) January 13, 2023
The proposal states that San Francisco's international reputation has been damaged by its history of racial discrimination and violence against African-Americans. While neither the city nor California had officially adopted the practice of slavery, segregation, and white supremacy, these values were legally enforced and codified.
Individuals who were incarcerated during the "failed War on Drugs" or were descended from slaves can be eligible for monetary compensation under the program. Those who were displaced due to the city's urban renewal projects from 1954 to 1973 can also be considered.
Individuals who were born in San Francisco from 1940 to 1996 and resided in the city for over 13 years are also eligible for the program. According to the proposal, they may have experienced discrimination in the area's housing market and schools before desegregation.
In recent years, the city of San Francisco has been spending a lot of money on programs aimed at addressing the issue of homelessness. One of these projects included a housing program that provided 70 units of housing in a hotel that was plagued by drug overdoses, violent crime, and unsanitary conditions.
According to a report, there are over 7,700 homeless individuals in San Francisco. The city also spends about $165 million annually on housing programs. Residents complain about car break-ins, drug use, public urination, and harassment.
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on Daily Caller.
