A California Democrat has proposed a tax on goods like gold, cotton, and tobacco linked to the slave trade to fund housing and education for African Americans, as a new approach to reparations. This 'compensation tax' aims to address skepticism around reparations, with a focus on historical ties to slavery. The proposal is part of efforts to provide reparations in San Francisco, where challenges include financial and legal issues, prompting calls for a more substantial apology.
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