Reparations in California? The Democrats are on drugs, Really? California was and is a free state

 let's delve deeper into the history of African-American slavery in California using examples from the information you provided:

 1. **Early Slavery in California:** Slavery in California began during the Spanish colonization era, with the Spaniards initially enslaving Indigenous people. However, they eventually transitioned to African slaves on the advice of Bartolomé de las Casas. Hernán Cortés sailed to California in 1537 with 300 Spaniards and 300 African slaves, marking the first recorded instance of Negro slavery in the region.

 2. **African American Slaves in California:** Between the establishment of the Mission of San Carlos by Father Junipero Serra and the 1820s, several instances of African American slavery were documented in California. Ignacio Ramirez, a former mulatto slave from San Antonio, was among the first known individuals to be interred at the mission. Moreover, various trading ships and expeditions brought African American slaves to California during this period.

 3. **Mexican Independence and Slavery:** In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain, leading to changes in the status of slavery in Mexican territories. Slavery persisted in some regions, including California, despite Mexico's promise to abolish the slave trade by 1820. This situation contributed to tensions and events leading to the Mexican-American War. 

4. **Pro-Slavery Efforts in California:** After the United States acquired California from Mexico, pro-slavery interests sought to extend slavery into the region. Some slaveholders brought their slaves to California, resulting in legal disputes and debates over the institution of slavery in the newly acquired territory.

 5. **California's Admission as a Free State:** In 1850, California was admitted to the Union as a free state, but pro-slavery factions attempted to circumvent this status by bringing in slaves. The Fugitive Slave Law was also enforced in California, leading to the arrest and legal battles of fugitive slaves. 

6. **Legislation Affecting African Americans:** The state legislature considered bills aimed at limiting the rights of free people of color in California. While some of these bills were debated and introduced, not all of them became law. For instance, there were debates about whether to prohibit the immigration of free persons of color into the state. 

7. **Abolition of Slavery in California:** Slavery persisted in California until 1872 when the state formally abolished the institution. This marked the final end of slavery in California, following a complex history that saw various attempts to establish, expand, or maintain slavery in the region. 

These examples illustrate the multifaceted history of African American slavery in California, from its origins in Spanish colonization to its ultimate abolition in the late 19th century.