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NYC Allocates $200K for Controversial Reparations Discussions

1/17/2026

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The NYC Commission on Racial Equity announced that New York City will allocate over $200,000 to community groups for reparations discussions.
The funding will help organizations develop recommendations and gather testimonies about slavery’s legacy.
Critics, including NYC Council Minority Leader David Carr, call the plan a misuse of taxpayer money.
The commission was created by a 2022 referendum and has a $4.8 million budget.

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Story summary

The NYC Commission on Racial Equity announced that New York City will allocate over $200,000 to community groups for reparations discussions.
The funding will help organizations develop recommendations and gather testimonies about slavery’s legacy.
Critics, including NYC Council Minority Leader David Carr, call the plan a misuse of taxpayer money.
The commission was created by a 2022 referendum and has a $4.8 million budget.