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NYC Lawmakers Approve Task Force to Study Reparations for Black Residents

Michelle Wilson by Michelle Wilson
September 13, 2024
in Crime and Public Safety, Metro, Politics
NYC Lawmakers Approve Task Force to Study Reparations for Black Residents
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On Thursday, September 12th, New York City lawmakers passed a bill to create a task force to study the city’s role in slavery and consider reparations for Black residents. The legislation, spearheaded by Council Member Farah Louis, passed with a 41-8 vote and was described as a “monumental step” toward addressing centuries of systemic racial injustice. The task force will examine historical harms and present its findings within 12 months.

The task force’s creation comes as part of a broader movement to address the long-term effects of slavery and racial discrimination, including economic inequality and environmental racism. “This is a matter of morality and justice, equality and equity,” Louis stated. The task force will consist of nine members appointed by Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. It will hold public hearings to gather input from the community.

Opposition to the bill was voiced by some council members. David Carr (R-Staten Island) and Robert Holden (D-Queens) expressed concerns over the financial burden of reparations on taxpayers, with Holden calling the legislation a “Pandora’s box” of grievances. Despite these objections, proponents of the bill argue that the city’s role in perpetuating slavery and racial injustice must be addressed.

The task force is expected to consider both monetary and non-monetary reparations. It follows similar efforts in other United States cities, such as San Francisco, where proposals for reparations led to significant debate over potential payouts. New York’s commission will likely collaborate with the state’s existing reparations study, which is due to release a report in 2025.

New York’s history with slavery, which was not fully abolished until 1827, included the use of enslaved labor by businesses on Wall Street. The task force will also work toward placing historical markers to acknowledge these injustices in the city. The initiative is seen as an important step toward reconciliation and addressing the ongoing impacts of systemic racism.

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