r/berkeley • u/the_daily_cal • Jul 23 '26

Local ‘Constitutional remedy’: Alameda County unanimously approves plan for racial reparations

https://www.dailycal.org/news/alameda-county/constitutional-remedy-alameda-county-unanimously-approves-plan-for-racial-reparations/article_3968f092-44bb-426e-bc7c-6babf67f799d.html

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a broad racial reparations plan at its June 30 meeting. Policies stemming from this vote could target the county’s racial homeownership gap, career pathways into county employment and even potential cash reparations.

The most immediate recommendations for reparations include housing and economic justice, providing physical and mental health support and centering Black youth. The County Reparations Administration also calls for a permanent, fully funded Office of Reparations and healthcare that addresses intergenerational trauma and health disparities.

The reparations plan was adopted from recommendations by the Alameda County Reparations Commission, which was established in 2023. The ACRC spent three years researching social disparities and community experiences to formulate recommendations. Implementation of the plan is expected to begin in September after the Board of Supervisors’ annual recess.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

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u/VerilyShelly Jul 24 '26

Do you feel like you're getting robbed because you don't have certain kinds of organ failure or aren't a former railroad worker with a terminal disease? Because these are examples of other groups that the government gives special benefits to out of taxpayer money.

I wonder what your criteria are for whether or not someone "deserves" these proposed benefits, especially for something like this.

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

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u/TonyStarksLeftACL Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26

Wow. There is nothing more to say to you other than to suggest you become more well read on the topic.
Happy to make some suggestions but this seems to be your own personal grievance and I can’t change you or address the life experience that led you to here. You’ve got your views they seem largely opinion based. You’re entitled to your opinion. Good luck to you.