The Washington State Department of Commerce has appointed Truclusion as the consulting firm to lead the state’s inaugural reparations study for descendants of enslaved Africans. This decision has prompted scrutiny from community leaders regarding the firm’s credentials, its connection to Washington’s Black community, and the transparency of the state’s procurement process.
Former State Representative Jesse Wineberry, a key advocate for the reparations legislation, is addresses these concerns on the Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast.
Interview by Chris B. Bennett.
