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The Other New York: The Legacy of Slavery and the Case for Reparations Now
Coverage of The Other New York: The Legacy of Slavery and the Case for Reparations Now in the Nexus archive.
- New York far-left group claims reparations 'owed' as Blacks' median wealth 'nearly 15 times less' than Whites
A New York civil rights group advocates for statewide reparations, citing historical ties to slavery and systemic discrimination that contribute to a 15-fold wealth gap between Black and White residents. The NYCLU and LDF report highlights redlining, underfunded schools, and environmental inequities as root causes of persistent racial disparities.