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SF mayor signs measure to create reparations fund for Black residents

Jan 2

SF lawmakers vote to create reparations fund for Black residents

Dec 17, 2025

Family of Piedmont's first Black homeowner sues city 100 years later

Sidney Dearing was a hugely successful Oakland businessman and became the first Black homeowner in Piedmont when he bought a house in January 1924. But within a year, Dearing, his wife and two young children were forced out. Now, 100 years later, his family is taking action.

Feb 20

Hayward, Alameda Co. create 'Russell City Redress Fund'

Jul 11, 2025

America's tallest ship returns to SF for 1st time since 2008

Jun 26, 2025

Bay Area appraiser must pay couple $75K, watch ABC7 documentary

Apr 17, 2025

Key CA reparations bills clear major hurdle, head for full floor vote

Aug 16, 2024

HUD charges Rocket Mortgage, appraiser with racial discrimination

Jul 17, 2024

CA Senate passes 3 bills that would create reparations agency

May 22, 2024

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Family of Piedmont's first Black homeowner sues city 100 years later

Feb 20

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SF mayor signs measure to create reparations fund for Black residents

Jan 2

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SF lawmakers vote to create reparations fund for Black residents

Dec 17, 2025

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Hayward, Alameda Co. create 'Russell City Redress Fund'

Jul 11, 2025

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America's tallest ship returns to SF for 1st time since 2008, docking at Pier 17 for weekend

Jun 26, 2025

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America's tallest ship returns to SF for 1st time since 2008, docking at Pier 17 for weekend

Jun 25, 2025

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Bay Area appraiser must pay couple $75K, watch ABC7 documentary

Apr 17, 2025

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Key CA reparations bills clear major hurdle, head for full floor vote

Aug 16, 2024

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State Assembly approves bill to formally apologize to Black Californians for discriminatory policies

California is moving closer to formally apologizing for slavery. The measure now goes to the state senate.

May 17, 2024

Oakland homeowner settles with appraiser, lender after $300,000 lowball appraisal

The appraiser hired by the lender appraised an Oakland homeowner's property at $785,000 -- a value much lower than the homeowner expected. A month later, a new appraiser gave a value of more than $300,000 above the initial appraisal.

May 10, 2024

California's Case for Reparations: 'We are history in the making'

California became the first state in the nation to come up with a plan to address reparations for slavery and the lingering effects of anti-Black racism in the United States. What is the plan, why is it needed, and where do we go from here? Watch Saturday, April 6 on ABC7 or wherever you stream.

Apr 4, 2024

EXCLUSIVE: 1st CA reparations bills announced by Black Caucus, making history

Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus announced a package of reparations bills in a first effort to repair Black Californians harmed by the legacy of slavery and anti-Black policies in the century and a half since emancipation.

Feb 2, 2024

Push for reparations in California takes significant step forward

After a two-year comprehensive study by the California Reparations Task Force, the push for reparations for some Black Californians has taken a monumental step forward.

Aug 23, 2023