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Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday creating a task force to study the issue of reparations for Black Americans.
"After watching last night's debate, this signing can't come too soon," Newsom, a Democrat, said on a phone call.
"California tries to lead the way in terms of civil rights, and we have a responsibility to do that," state Rep.
"But it has yet to come to terms with its role in slavery." Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Thursday that will create a task force to study the issue.