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New York City Unveils Racial Equity Plan Amid Controversy

4/13/2026

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, unveiled the 'Preliminary Racial Equity Plan'.
The plan highlights a wealth gap exceeding $180,000 between White and Black households.
The plan notes White households average wealth over $200,000 and Black households average less than $20,000.
Conservatives criticized the plan as 'straight-up racism against White people' and officials opened a 30-day public comment period to weigh next steps.

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, unveiled the 'Preliminary Racial Equity Plan'.
The plan highlights a wealth gap exceeding $180,000 between White and Black households.
The plan notes White households average wealth over $200,000 and Black households average less than $20,000.
Conservatives criticized the plan as 'straight-up racism against White people' and officials opened a 30-day public comment period to weigh next steps.