'40 acres and a mule': The state of Black reparations today
New York is the second state to pass a law establishing a reparations commission that will research the state’s role in perpetuating slavery.
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New York is the second state to pass a law establishing a reparations commission that will research the state’s role in perpetuating slavery.
Mayor Eric Adams padded the city payroll with 293 “special assistants” during his first full fiscal year in office – a more than 20% increase over Bill de Blasio.
The New York City Council recently voted to pass a package of bills centered around menstrual products, education and access.
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