The report breaks down in great detail the devastating consequences of slavery and the continued systems of institutional racism that carry on in the legal system, housing, employment and beyond.
"This report also marks the study phase in our efforts and the next phase is the development phase, where the nine member task force is having intentional conversations about, 'Okay, what does reparations look like in light of these harms that we just outlined?'" Moore said.
"This is an important moment for us collectively because if we don't share a common truth, we can't share a common purpose," he told CBSLA.
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