Praises, Critiques as San Francisco recommends paying $5m to Blacks
San Francisco has recommended a program of reparations for Black residents, which would allocate funding towards addressing the historic injustices experienced by the Black community in the city. The program is expected to address issues such as access to education, healthcare, and housing, and is seen as a step towards rectifying past discriminatory policies. However, the program has been met with both support and criticism. Some proponents argue that it is a necessary step towards addressing the harm caused by systemic racism and redlining in the city, while others express concerns about the cost and the potential exclusion of other marginalized groups. The program's cost is estimated to be around $120 million annually, a significant portion of the city's budget. While this has raised concerns about the feasibility of the program, its supporters argue that it is a small price to pay for addressing the lasting impact of discriminatory policies on the Black commun