L.A. creates advisory commission to study reparations pilot program for some Black Angelenos

Jun 24, 2021

By ERIN B. LOGAN
JUNE 18, 2021

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday announced the formation of an advisory commission that would develop and advocate for a pilot reparations program targeted at a cohort of Black Angelenos.

The city had previously dedicated $500,000 to create a seven-person advisory committee to provide recommendations on how this group might be compensated and identify ways to fund it through public and private dollars.

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