‘Section 14 Survivors’ react to historic settlement agreement

Following a unanimous vote by the Palm Springs city council, the group calling itself "Survivors and Descendants of Section 14" held a press conference outside the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs Friday morning.

Civil rights attorney Areva Martin and residents of Section 14 spoke to the media, saying this is a victory for justice and about recognizing history.

The group securing $5.9 million in direct cash payments to residents and descendants of Section 14.

Also approved unanimously, community initiatives for housing and economic development programs, renaming a park in Palm Springs to honor Section 14, and creating a monument to commemorate its history.

‘Section 14 Survivors’ reach $5.9M deal with the city of Palm Springs

Stay with News Channel 3 starting at noon for more on what this means for "Section 14 survivors."