New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies
Coverage of New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies in the Nexus archive.
- Far-left group calls out New York officials for taking too long to issue reparations as 'disservice' to Blacks
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) criticized New York officials for delaying the release of a state reparations report until 2029, calling the extension a 'disservice' to Black communities. The delay, embedded in the state budget, adds three years to the timeline for a report examining slavery's legacy and proposing remedies. NYCLU's Chantelle Williams emphasized ongoing harm from discrimination and questioned lawmakers' commitment to addressing systemic inequality.
- Chaos erupts at NY reparations hearing as ‘Foundational’ Black Americans clash with left-leaning groups
Black residents in New York expressed concerns at a reparations hearing, arguing that expanding the program to include other groups and recent immigrants dilutes their historical claims. Aubrey Muhammad testified that Democrats are importing immigrants to replace Black populations, citing demographic shifts in Hempstead. The state's reparations commission, established in December 2023, aims to address slavery's legacy and discriminatory policies.
- Some Black New Yorkers demand cash payments as only 'true form of justice'
Black New Yorkers are demanding cash reparations from the government as New York state considers compensation for slavery and racial injustices. A public hearing was held by the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, with some advocates proposing $800,000 per 'foundational Black American' and others suggesting a revived Freedmen's Bureau. Evanston, Illinois, has already distributed $25,000 cash payments to Black residents for racial housing discrimination.