Biden adviser Cedric Richmond sees first-term progress on reparations

Why it matters: Biden said on the campaign trail that he supports creation of a commission to study and develop proposals for reparations — direct payments for African-Americans.

A House panel heard testimony on the legislation last week.

“I think that [creation of a commission] will pass,” Richmond said.

What they’re saying: Richmond said that while the timeline for the commission isn’t knowable, “if you start talking about free college tuition to [Historically Black Colleges and Universities] and you start talking about free community college in Title I and all of those things, I think that you are well on your way.”