New York State’s reparations commission is set to convene next week as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver a report of recommendations within the year. These recommendations are expected to influence future state policies on reparations.
This meeting coincides with growing national attention to the issue of reparations. Most notably, the Democratic National Committee’s 92-page platform has underscored the party’s commitment to studying reparations on a nationwide level, specifically in its section on racial equity.