NYS Community Commission on Reparations Remedies

07/27/2025

our story is exactly what we need for REPARATIONS in New York!
🗓 Join Our Upcoming⁠ ⁠Public Hearing (In-Person):
Thursday, July 31, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brooklyn Public Library
286 Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Details: Open to the public.
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Your voice matters, share your story through:
-518-473-3997
[email protected]
Or visit us at:
ny.gov/reparations
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07/20/2025

Join our upcoming public hearings:
-Virtual�
July 24, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM�🔗https://zoom.us/meeting/register/hiEC7Wx4Tx2EU1tmwHCwkw #/registration

-In-Person�July 31, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM�Brooklyn Public Library, 286 Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn, NY 11201�
🔗https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-community-commission-reparations-remedies/about-commission
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Call: 518-473-399
Or Email: [email protected]
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Source: The Civil Rights Project at UCLA (2009), “New York City School Segregation Report Card: Still Last, Action Needed Now” https://shorturl.at/Sy8SZ
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06/29/2025

Did You Know?
1 in 3 Black Americans lacks access to affordable housing.

In New York, the NYS Community Commission on Reparations Remedies is gathering public testimony, studying the history, and proposing real solutions to address the injustices.
Learn more: ny.gov/reparations


Source: McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility
🔗 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/in-upstate-new-york-a-cemetery-for-people-who-were-enslaved-is-reclaimed

06/25/2025

Have a story to share?

The New York State Reparations Commission wants to hear from you. Submit Your Public Testimony Today 👇

Visit : NY.GOV/REPARATIONS
Email: [email protected]
Call: 518-473-3997

Your voice can help shape change.

06/19/2025

Meet the NYSCCRR! (Part 2)
Our team is working on documenting the enduring impact of slavery in New York and developing recommendations for reparations. From public hearings to research and community engagement, each member brings vital expertise to this historic effort.

Learn more at NY.GOV/REPARATIONS

06/17/2025

Meet the NYSCCRR!

Our team is working on documenting the enduring impact of slavery in New York and developing recommendations for reparations. From public hearings to research and community engagement, each member brings vital expertise to this historic effort.

Learn more at NY.GOV/REPARATIONS

06/14/2025

Redlining policies contributed to long-term gaps in housing and wealth, especially in Black communities.

The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies is exploring how historical practices like redlining continue to shape outcomes today.





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06/02/2025

We're looking forward to see you on the 11th of June in Harlem, New York!

Wednesday, June 11 | 4 PM | : As part of a statewide effort, the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCRR) is gathering testimony from New Yorkers to examine the enduring legacy of slavery and systemic discrimination. Come share your story, offer recommendations, and listen as community voices help shape the future of New York.
https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-community-commission-reparations-remedies

05/26/2025

Let’s reflect on the powerful journey of Black New Yorkers!

Our legacy shapes the future we’re building together, and understanding where we’ve been helps guide where we’re going.

05/19/2025

Through public hearings, storytelling, and community engagement, NYSCCRR is working with Black New Yorkers to shape a roadmap for repair, justice, and collective healing.

Your story matters, be part of this process and visit nysccrr.com to learn more and join an upcoming event near you.

05/16/2025

Want to share your story with NYSCCRR?

Submit your testimony today at ny.gov/reparations and make your voice heard.

Your story matters.

05/13/2025

What is NYSCCRR?

It stands for the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. It was created by New York State law to:
-Study the lasting impact of slavery in New York
- Gather public input and stories
- Recommend possible reparations remedies

Learn more at ny.gov/reparations