New York Governor Hochul Officially Signs Bill Creating Reparations Commission
New York Governor Hochul Officially Signs Bill Creating Reparations Commission
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New York Governor Hochul Officially Signs Bill Creating Reparations Commission
Hochul said she knows many New York residents do not support it, but added it had to be signed.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that creates a commission to study New York's legacy with the institution of slavery, and what amends would look like.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill on Tuesday (December 19) to create a commission to examine possible reparations for Black New Yorkers.
Standing beside Gov. Hochul for a reparations bill signing Wednesday were the most powerful people in the state, including Carl Heastie, James Sanders, and Al Sharpton. All of them black.