Couple of days after a California panel voted to approve millions in reparations for Black residents in the state, Democrat governor Gavin Newsom has refused to lend his support to the initiative.

California Governor Newsom refuses to back reparations proposal for Black residents

Harvard University published a 130-page report on Tuesday revealing the university's historical ties to slavery. According to the report, "Harvard officials, faculty, staff, and patrons enslaved people, some of whom worked at the university; amassed riches through the slave trade and slave labour; and maintained the institution of slavery.

Harvard University's dark past: Faculty, staff enslaved more than 70 people

The United Nation chief for rights on Monday urged countries to end systemic racism and provide "reparatory justice" for past wrongdoings like slavery and colonialism.

UN urges countries to consider reparations for slavery, colonialism

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California Governor Newsom refuses to back reparations proposal for Black residents

Harvard University's dark past: Faculty, staff enslaved more than 70 people

UN urges countries to consider reparations for slavery, colonialism