Oakland Program Distributes $500 to Families of Color

Oakland Program Distributes $500 to Families of Color

In the middle of a worldwide awakening to the centuries-old racism and oppression suffered by Black people, some African Americans finally see tangible assistance – even if the help isn’t characterized as reparations.

Oakland, Calif., Mayor Libby Schaaf announced that the city would begin a guaranteed income project that would provide $500 per month to Black and Indigenous families.

The assistance, which targets low-income families of color in the 426,000-population city, will last 18 months.Mayor Schaaf detailed that the money comes with “no-strings attached,” and recipients can use it as they please.“We have designed this demonstration project to add to the […]

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