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*We will name Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and all People of Color whenever possible. We understand that each group is diverse and has varied historical and current experiences with racial inequality.
Mission
The Racial Justice Commission, empowered with the legal authority of a Charter Revision Commission, will seize the transformative potential of this moment in history to identify and propose structural changes and significant policy reforms that will advance racial justice and equity and begin to dismantle structural racism for all New Yorkers.
This work is necessary because systemic racism has been and continues to shape our reality.
Vision for Racial Equity
The worth, talents, and contributions of all people in society are valued and recognized. Race is not a determinant of economic, political, social, or psychological outcomes, as it neither confers privilege nor denies opportunities.
Framework for Charter Revision & Policy Work
In pursuit of racial equity, the Commission will examine the NYC Charter and City agencies to identify structural and institutional laws, regulations, policies, and practices that by design, implementation, or impact enable and perpetuate inequitable power, access and opportunity, and will put forward ballot proposals to both redress these injustices and ensure City adherence.
Staff
Present and past staff of the Racial Justice Commission.
Anusha Venkataraman
Executive Director
Harold Miller
Deputy Executive Director for External Affairs
Melanie Ash
General Counsel
Erin Berry
Deputy General Counsel
Bianca Isaias
Associate General Counsel
Rachel Cato
Chief of Operations
Tashawn Morgan
Deputy Chief of Staff
Jimmy Pan
Policy Director and Special Counsel
Sam Stanton
Senior Policy Advisor and Legal Counsel
Eden Mulate
Policy Advisor
Jacqueline Kennedy
Public Engagement Director
Chi Nguyễn
Senior Advisor
Steph Halpin
Communications Director
Davina Lee
Intern
Kapil Longani
Senior Advisor to the Racial Justice Commission
Press
Send media inquiries to [email protected]
October 7, 2021 | Racial Justice Commission
Historic NYC Racial Justice Commission Releases First Report
October 5, 2021 | Bronx 12
NYC Racial Justice Commission to release report on Thursday
September 2, 2021 | Queens Chronicle
New charter to upend structural racism?
September 1, 2021 | Zenger News
Historic New York Racial Commission Seeks to Revise City Charter
August 31, 2021 | Bronxnet
NYC Racial Justice Commission Hosts Public Input Session in the Bronx
August 5, 2021 | Brooklyn Paper
Brooklynites Testify Before City’s Racial Justice Commission
July 30, 2021 | Staten Island advance
Staten Islanders voice their concerns about disparities in the borough to NYC Racial Justice Commission
July 29, 2021 | Gotham Gazette
De Blasio Racial Justice Commission Launches Public Hearings Leading to Ballot Proposals
July 28, 2021 | Pix 11
NYC racial justice commission holds first listening session Thursday
July 28, 2021 | Staten island advance
NYC Racial Justice Commission to host first public input session on Staten Island
June 24, 2021 | Staten island advance
NYC Racial Justice Commission honors Juneteenth in discussion with civil rights advocates and community leaders
May 27, 2021 | NBC 4
Looking at the Impact of NYC’s Racial Justice Commission
April 12, 2021 | CUNY TV
NYC’s Racial Justice Commission with Jennifer Jones Austin | Bob Herbert’s Op-Ed.TV
March 29, 2021 | Staten island advance
Yesenia Mata sees hope for New York City’s future as she represents Staten Island on new racial justice commission
March 23, 2021 | New york times
After Unrest and Protests, N.Y.C. Creates Group to Dismantle Structural Racism
March 23, 2021 | staten island advance
NYC mayor creates panel to examine structural racism in city; Staten Islander Yesenia Mata named
March 23, 2021 | wall street journal
Racial-Justice Commission Will Examine Inequities in New York City
March 23, 2021 | Mayor’s press office
A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor de Blasio Announces Nation’s First Ever Racial Justice Commission to Root Out Systemic and Institutional Racism