Section 14 Survivors Still Awaiting Payments From Palm Springs

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In Palm Springs, a historic reparations effort for Black and Brown families who were forcibly removed from their homes 60 years ago is moving closer to reality. The city made history in November when it agreed to a nearly $6 million settlement with surviving former residents and descendants of the neighborhood known as Section 14. But roughly six months later, they’re still waiting on that money. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report Organizations across Northern California are celebrating Juneteenth Thursday and in the coming days. Reporter: Jane Vaughan, Jefferson Public Radio Black Surf Santa Cruz recently hosted their fifth annual liberation paddle-out to celebrate Juneteenth. Reporter: Erin Malsbury, KAZU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices