New York, NY—On Tuesday, December 28th, the NYC Racial Justice Commission will march from the Triumph of the Human Spirit Fountain in Foley Square to the Office of the City Clerk and deliver ballot measures for racial justice and equity, which New Yorkers will vote on in the November 2022 general election. The ballot measures are a part of the Commission’s final report further detailing Charter Revisions to take effect if New Yorkers vote to adopt the proposals, as well as a recommended “roadmap for racial justice” for local, state, and federal governments. The symbolic walk to deliver the final report will mark the culmination of the Commission’s public engagement initiative to shape broad, bold proposals, and kick off a public education campaign ahead of the election next year.
New Yorkers can register to join the outdoor gathering and participate in the historic march to deliver ballot proposals to dismantle structural racism in the NYC Charter and advance racial equity.
For more information about the Commission meeting on Monday, December 27th, 2021 to approve the final report, view the public notice.
Who:
- Jennifer Jones Austin, Chair
- K. Bain, Commissioner
- Lurie Daniel Favors, Commissioner
- Christopher Kui, Commissioner
- Yesenia Mata, Commissioner
- Anusha Venkataraman, Executive Director
- Harold C. Miller, Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs
- NYC Racial Justice Commission staff
What: NYC Racial Justice Commission walks from Foley Square to the Office of the City Clerk to deliver the Commission’s final ballot measures, aimed at dismantling structural racism in the City’s Charter, which will appear on the 2022 general election ballot.
When: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
- 10:30 AM Gathering of Commissioners and Community Leaders
- 10:45 AM Remarks by Commissioners and Staff
- 11:00 AM Procession to Office of the City Clerk
Where: Meet at Foley Square – Triumph of the Human Spirit Fountain then procession to the New York City Clerk’s Office, 141 Worth St., New York, NY 10013 via Centre St.
This event will take place outdoors. It is recommended that attendees practice physical distancing and wear a face covering.
