California Will Formally Apologize for Being Complicit in Slavery The New York TimesGavin Newsom signs California apology for slavery and discrimination POLITICOCalifornia will officially apologize for state’s role in slavery and discrimination The HillGov. Gavin Newsom deals blow to reparations effort in California ABC NewsGovernor Newsom signs California Legislative Black Caucus priority bills, including a formal, bipartisan apology for the state’s role in slavery Office of Governor Gavin Newsom